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Forklift Operator Training

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Forklift Operator Certification Class

COURSE COVERS:

  • Operating instructions, warnings and precautions
  • Operation of industrial trucks propelled by electric, gas, LP or diesel
  • Differences between forklifts and automobiles
  • Truck controls and instrumentation
  • Types of power-plants and propulsion
  • Steering and maneuvering
  • Visibility restrictions
  • Fork / attachment adaptation
  • Vehicle capacity and Name Plate information
  • Vehicle stability and 3 point stability triangle
  • Pre-operational safety inspections
  • Propane and battery safety
  • Operating limitations / load composition
  • Floor & surface conditions / operating on inclined surfaces
  • Load manipulation. Stacking and unstacking
  • Pedestrian safety rules
  • Narrow aisle operation
  • Hazardous environment (classified) locations
  • Enclosed environments and noxious gasses

COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 47 page Operator’s Training Manual
  • Formal OSHA-compliant written examination (for certification)
  • Formal OSHA-compliant performance evaluation test (for certification)
  • Certificate of Course Completion*
  • Permit Card*
  • Employer Certification Form*

* Documents mailed to employer within 7-10 days of successful course completion

*We encourage advanced registration to reserve your spot.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are permitted up to 5 business days before the date of the class. For cancellations that occur within 5 business days or less from the class date, registrants may choose to transfer to another available class date at the discretion of the trainer. Please contact the training department directly to coordinate transfers / cancellations: training@atlaslift.com

Training courses meet and exceed OSHA Regulations  for Training -OSHA 29CFR 1910.178 (l) and ANSI Standards for Training ANSI B56.1a-2018

OSHA (B56.1a-2018) – The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely as demonstrated by successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (L).

OSHA (B56.1a-2018) – Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (L).

BASE CLASS

$150 PER ATTENDEE

Sit-down Counterbalanced Forklift

Same-Day Certifications

$30 per attendee

Stand-Up, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Truck

*Optional certifications may only be taken upon successful evaluation of the base class. Please contact the training department for details.

Payment Options

Payment Options

Atlas Account Customers

  • Invoice Atlas Account 
  • Credit Card *additional fees apply
  • Money Order
  • Cash
  • No personal checks

Non-Account Customers

  • Cash/ Money Order Day of Class
  • Credit Card *additional fees apply
  • No Credit or Debit Cards Accepted on Day of Class

Bedford Park, IL

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

MAR 20, 2025
Spanish
CLASS FULL
MAR 21, 2025
English
CLASS FULL
APR 23, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
APR 24, 2025
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APR 25, 2025
English
OPEN
MAY 22, 2025
Spanish
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MAY 23, 2025
English
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JUN 25, 2025
Spanish
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JUN 26, 2025
Spanish
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JUN 27, 2025
English
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JUL 24, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
JUL 25, 2025
English
OPEN
AUG 20, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
AUG 21, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
AUG 22, 2025
English
OPEN
SEP 25, 2025
Spanish
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SEP 26, 2025
English
OPEN
OCT 22, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
OCT 23, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
OCT 24, 2025
English
OPEN
NOV 20, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
NOV 21, 2025
English
OPEN
DEC 17, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
DEC 18, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
DEC 19, 2025
English
OPEN

Elk Grove Village, IL

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

APR 15, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
APR 21, 2025
English
CLASS FULL
MAY 19, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
MAY 20, 2025
English
OPEN
MAY 21, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
JUN 23, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
JUN 24, 2025
English
OPEN
JUL 21, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
JUL 22, 2025
English
OPEN
JUL 23, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
AUG 18, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
AUG 19, 2025
English
OPEN
SEP 22, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
SEP 23, 2025
English
OPEN
SEP 24, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
OCT 20, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
OCT 21, 2025
English
OPEN
NOV 17, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
NOV 18, 2025
English
OPEN
NOV 19, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
DEC 15, 2025
Spanish
OPEN
DEC 16, 2025
English
OPEN

Brooklyn Park, MN

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

MAR 18, 2025
English
OPEN
APR 22, 2025
English
OPEN
APR 23, 2025
English
OPEN
MAY 20, 2025
English
OPEN
MAY 21, 2025
English
OPEN

New Berlin, WI

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

MAR 11, 2025
English
OPEN
MAR 12, 2025
English
OPEN
APR 15, 2025
English
OPEN
APR 16, 2025
English
OPEN
MAY 13, 2025
English
OPEN
MAY 14, 2025
English
OPEN
JUN 16, 2025
English
OPEN
JUN 17, 2025
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Training Locations

Location

Elk Grove Village, IL

Main Phone

(847) 678-3450

Hours

8:00a - 2:00p

1815 Landmeier RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007

Directions

Location

Bedford Park, IL

Main Phone

(708) 563-0707

Hours

8:00a - 2:00p

6400 West 73rd StBedford Park, IL 60638

Directions

Location

Brooklyn Park, MN

Main Phone

(763) 425-9066

Hours

8:00a - 2:00p

8601 Xylon Ct. NBrooklyn Park, MN 55445

Directions

Location

New Berlin, WI

Main Phone

(262) 782-0220

2473 S. Commerce DriveNew Berlin, WI 53151

Directions

Meet Our Trainers

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Leo Beer

Training Department Director

OSHA Outreach Instructor

Corporate Technical & Safety Instructor

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Jaime Munguia

Safety Training Instructor

Corporate Safety Instructor

Bi-lingual Safety Instructor

Questions About Training?

Contact the Atlas Toyota Training Department by phone at (708) 325-0649.

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