While employers are responsible for providing workplace-specific training and a practical evaluation for operators, candidates with an up-to-date certificate from a reputable forklift training provider can have a significant advantage over other applicants.

Picture this: two candidates are nearly 100 percent equal, except only one has a forklift certification.

Who would an employer pick? The certified candidate, of course!

Having a certificate showing that you’ve completed the general training in advance makes you more desirable than another applicant who hasn’t.

This is because this portion of the training is the most disruptive to operations for an employer. If you’ve already completed this, you’re likely saving the employer 4 – 8 hours of training time and any other disruptions and indirect costs related to training.

It also shows the prospective employers that you’ve taken the initiative and are interested in your personal growth and professional development.

This is a highly desirable trait in a job applicant, especially in today’s job market. It will put you ahead of other candidates who don’t show this same drive.