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Forklift training certificate template
Forklift operators need documented training and evaluation. A certificate per operator listing the truck type, evaluator and evaluation date keeps your records consistent and easy to check.
What to include
- Operator name and ID
- Truck type or class
- Trainer or evaluator
- Evaluation date and re-evaluation date
- Manager signature
Sample wording
Other ways to say it: “has completed training and a practical evaluation on”, “is authorised to operate”, “has demonstrated competence on”. More in our wording examples.
Make them for everyone at once
- Put one row per person in Excel or CSV. These columns work well:
Full_NameEmployee_IDTruck_TypeEvaluatorEvaluation_DateReevaluation_DueCert_ID - Open the template: the wording above is already in place with merge tags such as
{{Employee_ID}}. - Upload your list, add your logo and signature, and check a few certificates in the preview.
- Download a ZIP with one PDF per person, or a single PDF for printing.
Questions
How often must forklift operators be re-evaluated?
Under US OSHA rules, at least once every three years, and sooner after an incident or a change in equipment. Other countries have their own rules.
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