Forklift Safety & Certification Course

Forklift Safety & Certification – Interest Form

This interest form is for IAM District 751 and W24 members who would like to enroll in the Forklift Safety & Certification offered by the Machinists Institute.

Please note: Submitting this form does not guarantee placement. Registrants will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. If space becomes available, you will be contacted by the Machinists Institute directly.

Course Description

This course introduces new operators to essential driving skills, load‑handling techniques, and the core safety practices required to work confidently in warehouse and industrial environments. Successful completion of this course qualifies participants for forklift certification through the Machinists Institute.

Basic Skills Covered:

Overview of Forklift Types and Basic Functions
Forklift Controls and Maneuvering Techniques
Stability Triangle, Load Center, and Tip‑Over Prevention
Safe Load Handling, Stacking, and Transport
Daily Pre‑Operation Inspections
Basic Maintenance Awareness

For information about which greenlights this course enables, please consult an IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Career Advisor.

Please Note: No prior manufacturing or machining experience is required for this course.

Schedule and Location

Courses are offered in morning, evening, and Saturday formats to accommodate various work shifts. Final class times will be confirmed based on interest and availability.

Location:

Tukwila Training Center

10838 E Marginal way S

Seattle, WA 98168

Everett Training Center

8729 Airport Rd

Everett, WA 98204

Duration: 8 hours

Student Capacity: 12 participants

Course ID: FS001

Cost: $300

Active and laid-off IAM 751 and W24 members at Boeing may apply to IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Education Assistance Program for off hour courses. If accepted, you will receive a voucher to pay for the courses. For more information and assistance reach out to an IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Career Advisor.

Class Schedule Options

AM Option:
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Schedule TBD)
PM Option:
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Schedule TBD)
Saturday Option:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Schedule TBD)

Participants who earn a passing score will receive a certificate of completion

Contact Information

For questions about this process, please email

Kiersten Dahlen

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Preferred Course Time (select all that apply)

AM Course (8am to 12pm)PM Course (3pm to 7pm)Saturday Course (8am to 4:30pm)

Preferred Location (select all that apply)

Tukwila Training CenterEverett Training Center

Note: Courses will be scheduled outside regular work hours. Final dates and times will be announced after interest data is collected.

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