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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

Bedford Park, IL

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

OCT 14, 2026
English
CLASS FULL
OCT 15, 2026
Spanish
OPEN
OCT 16, 2026
English
CLASS FULL
NOV 19, 2026
Spanish
OPEN
NOV 20, 2026
English
OPEN
DEC 16, 2026
English
OPEN
DEC 17, 2026
Spanish
OPEN
DEC 18, 2026
English
OPEN
REGISTER HERE

Elk Grove Village, IL

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

OCT 12, 2026
English
CLASS FULL
OCT 13, 2026
Spanish
OPEN
NOV 16, 2026
English
OPEN
NOV 17, 2026
Spanish
OPEN
NOV 18, 2026
English
OPEN
DEC 14, 2026
English
OPEN
DEC 15, 2026
Spanish
OPEN
REGISTER HERE

Brooklyn Park, MN

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

OCT 20, 2026
English
OPEN
DEC 15, 2026
English
OPEN
REGISTER HERE

New Berlin, WI

8:00a - 2:00p  *Please arrive by 7:45

OCT 14, 2026
English
OPEN
NOV 10, 2026
English
OPEN
REGISTER HERE

Training Locations

Location

Elk Grove Village, IL

Main Phone

(847) 678-3450

Hours

8:00a - 2:00p

1815 Landmeier Rd Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Directions

Location

Bedford Park, IL

Main Phone

(708) 563-0707

Hours

8:00a - 2:00p

6400 West 73rd St Bedford Park, IL 60638

Directions

Location

Brooklyn Park, MN

Main Phone

(763) 425-9066

Hours

8:00a - 2:00p

8601 Xylon Ct. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Directions

Location

New Berlin, WI

Main Phone

(262) 782-0220

2473 S. Commerce Drive New Berlin, WI 53151

Directions

Meet Our Trainers

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Jaime Munguia

Corporate Training Instructor

Training Department Director

Bi-lingual Safety Instructor

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Adalberto Avitia

Operator Training Instructor

Bi-lingual Safety Instructor

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Robert Tessarolo

Operator Training Instructor

Train the Trainer Instructor

Questions About Training?

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

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