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Our experience in highly effective technical training has been tested by time. Since 1965, our in-house courses have undergone continuous updates to keep pace with our ever-changing industry. Our courses have been registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Veteran's Administration, which has permitted ForkLifts, Inc. to certify on-staff Internal Combustion and Electrical Technicians.
  • Lift Truck Operator Training
  • "Train the Trainer" Programs
  • Internal Combustion Technical Training
  • Electric Technical Training
  • Lift Truck Pedestrian Training
  • Various One Day Clinics
  • Customized Courses
*** Operator and pedestrian training are also offered in Spanish. ***
We are able to train your staff, as best suits your needs and comfort, at our site or at your locale for in-house training on a specific piece of equipment.
We can adapt any part of our course selection to fit your particular need. Whether your training need is for new equipment, a new staff member or continued education by updating or refresher courses, call ForkLifts, Inc. Our course designs are set to meet your educational goals.
We also offer a full selection of one day clinics on subjects ranging from basic electricity and fuel systems to state-of-the-art electric truck controls, electronic fuel systems, electronic ignition systems and hydraulic systems.
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With technology advancing at an accelerating pace, maintenance staffs will require quality training to keep new equipment in satisfactory condition. Electronic engine, brake and transmission controls, new brake designs and faster more efficient D.C. motor controls are but a few of the advances being introduced into the lift truck market today. Having been established as an in-house technical training team since 1965, Forklifts, Inc. has seen many changes arrive in the industry, and we are committed to staying abreast of all new and future technologies.
Covers Gasoline, Diesel, L.P. Gas or Compressed Natural Gas Units
From Proper Planned Maintenance Programs to the rebuilding of the unit and its components, all programs include an in-depth knowledge of the theories of operation. This course has been derived from technical training which we provide for our own technicians.
  • Fuel System Service & Repair
  • I.C. Truck Electrical Systems
  • Planned Maintenance Procedures
  • Engines Overhaul & Tune-up Procedures
  • Fork Lift Hydraulics
  • Upright Adjustments
  • Automatic Transmission Trouble Shooting & Rebuild Procedures
  • Safety features of I.C. trucks
Covers the full line of Electric Lift Trucks
The emphasis is on Planned Maintenance Programs and Electrical Systems. The program details all componentry and assemblies including the theories of operation.
  • Review of Basic Electricity & Theory
  • Introduction to the S.C.R. and the S.C.R. Cycle
  • Introduction to EV-1, EV-100, EV100LX and EVT-15, General Electric, Hitachi, Daewoo, Curtis/PMC, SevCon and S.R.E controllers
  • Component Identification and Location
  • Control & Power Circuit Build-up
  • Trouble Shooting and Tune-up Procedures
  • Diagnostic Handset Use on EV100LX, EVT-15, General Electric, Hitachi, Daewoo, Curtis/PMC, SevCon and S.R.E controllers
  • Planned Maintenance Procedures
  • Component Assemblies & Rebuild Procedures
*** Applies to BOTH courses: Our standard course is three full days packed with information and offered in-house at Forklifts, Inc. These courses also can be adapted to suit your specific need and conducted on-site at your plant. ***

Sitdown-Rider Counter Balance Units
This course is loaded with information and exercises accomplished in a five hour time frame with only one 10-minute break. It brings to light the theories and practices of safe lift truck operations. You can be sure that the students will be challenged constantly to learn.

3 hours Classroom, 2 hours "Hands-On" Training
Narrow Aisle Units: Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Stand-up Rider Counter Balance, Walk Behind and Rider Pallet Trucks. Very Narrow Aisle Equipment: Turrent Trucks and Man-up Units.
This course covers the unique features and functions of the narrow aisle units with a large volume of required subjects. This course requires a full day to be thoroughly understood by course attendees.

8 hour day
5 hours Classroom, 3 hours "Hands-On" Training, 2 Ten Minute Breaks, 30 Minute Lunch Recess
Refresher courses for both sit-down rider and narrow aisle units are available.
Refresher courses are approximately four hours in length with one 10-minute break. These courses reinforce the details of safe lift truck operation. Recommended only for operators who have attended a complete training course.

2 hours Classroom, 2 hours "Hands-On" Training
This is a training course for everyone, because all employees in your workplace, including lift truck operators, are pedestrians at one time or another. The course explains the safety precautions and procedures to use when working around lift trucks.

1.5 hours Classroom, 0.5 hour Walk Through Plant
*** Se Habla Espanol. All courses offered in Spanish. ***
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This course is designed as a hands-on, informational and reference course with the specific safeguards and procedures on operating material handling equipment. We explain exactly what your obligations are as an employer and what you should be looking for to ensure safe operations along with fork truck operator procedures and theories. This program has been designed to aid our customers in establishing new operator training programs or to enhance any existing in-house programs.
After attending this course, the course attendees will be able to return to their workplace fully capable of successfully putting together a lift truck operator safety course designed specifically for their operation. All necessary subject material to conduct a class will be taught. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of proper atmosphere and good attitude in the classroom, which directly affects training results and operator retention. Sit-Down Rider Counter Balance Units and Narrow Aisle Units are two different classes of units and are taught separately due to the considerable differences in design and configuration, but both are covered in this course.
Each "Train the Trainer" course covers the following subjects...
  • Purpose of the course
  • Course presentation
  • How to put together an outline
  • Planning the presentation
  • Physical preparations
  • Welcoming the student or students
  • Objectives and how to present them
  • Tips for teaching
  • Teaching aides and how to use them
  • Testing and grading procedures
  • Course evaluations
  • The Benefits of Operator Training
  • O.S.H.A.
  • The Components of a Lift Truck
  • The Operating Controls of a Lift Truck
  • The Characteristics of a Lift Truck
  • The Speed of a Lift Truck
  • Data Plates and Decals
  • Safety Equipment
  • Handling Gasoline, Diesel, Liquified Petroleum Gas (L.P.G.) and Compressed Natural Gas (C.N.G.).
  • Battery Power and Lift Trucks
  • The Fundamentals of Lift Truck Operation
  • Operating Lift Trucks in confined areas
  • The Operator's Daily Inspection
  • How to conduct hands-on training for Lift Truck Operators
  • The students will also receive a Training Aid Kit
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Tom Draude
Tom is a veteran trainer with 17 years experience and involvement in the material handling industry for over 25 years. Tom's knowledge, insights, and attention to detail help to aid the students in comprehending the most complex theories and techniques.
Credits: B.A. in Bus. Admin., Juniata College, PA. Certified 1993, Assoc. Member C.A.S.A.S.M.E.

Instructor Certificates: Clark Material Handling, Steinbock Lift Trucks, Portec Wire Guidance Sys., Nissan Forklift Corp., Daewoo Equip. Corp., and Crown Lift Trucks.
Carl VanderGheynst
Carl’s 30 plus years of experience in the Material Handling Equipment Maintenance Field has brought an added dimension to the Training Team here at Forklifts, Inc. Carl joined the Training Team in 2004 and his vast knowledge of system analysis and componentry enhances the overall abilities of the Training Team at Forklifts, Inc.
Credits: Associate Degree in Applied Science, Automotive Technology from Williamsport Area Community College.

Instructor Certificates: Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts of America (MCFA), Nissan Forklift Corporation, Clark Material Handling Company, Doosan Infracore America Lift Trucks, and Prime-Mover Material Handling
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