I kept getting passed over for jobs I was applying for. And I needed to do some beefing up on my resume. One of the areas that needed attention was some certifications. So I knocked out the OSHA10 training on my laptop and did some other little things like CPR via Zoom. But when it came to getting a forklift cert I wanted something with hands-on training, something that gave me a little experience in the driver's seat. I wanted to feel confident when applying to jobs at local staffing firms that, if given a try-out, I could hit the ground running with a little confidence in my forklift skills.
Happy to say that Forklift U met my needs. I took the training here at the Las Vegas campus. Easy to find. Parking not an issue.
The first part of the class is watching videos. You get to see a whole bunch of potential mis-haps and hopefully it'll settle in that you are dealing with people's lives here. It can go horrendously sideways in an instant so get ready to learn up! After that we go through the written course materials where we learn about OSHA's requirements and how they fit in with our employer's training and PNP. After the written test we get to hop on board a fully functional battle station and hone our chops in the parking lot. First drill: donuts! But we also do figure 8's and 90 degree turns and some more technical stuff.
To sum it up: it's a six hour course. You could possibly go a little over time so make sure your schedule is flexible toward the end. I got Steve (the owner) for my training and I couldn't possibly recommend anybody more. Industry vet giving you heads up on what's coming down the pike and pointers on your technique. Super patient with us noobs and a cool attitude.
This was a good experience all through. I have the cert now, but what's more I have the confidence for my first day on the job in a warehouse driving a lift.
Thank you FU, and FU to everybody else too! read more