AAA Forklift Certifiers

This company advertises employment positions for fork-lift drivers in local newspapers and periodicals with an hourly pay rate of $11.50 to $23.00 per hour, and guaranteed same day job referrals. Respondents are advised by phone that positions are available, however they must first qualify by obtaining a forklift certification. According to the company's website, applicants can obtain certification certificates by paying a fee and attending a forklift class. The cost of the certification ranges between $25 and $100. Upon completion, applicants are provided a list of companies who are said to be hiring.

We urge caution! This company is not directly offering employment or hiring anyone. They are selling forklift certification certificates. Consumers who respond to these ads think they're contacting a bona fide placement service that's seeking candidates to fill specific jobs. Instead, they're reaching a business that rarely helps consumers get employment through its "services." These companies usually charge advance fees for services which contain no refund policies. Fees are typically imposed as a condition of employment along with false promises that most or all of the fees ultimately will be refunded. Consider whether you need additional training or education to get the job you want. It's possible that the skills you'll need can be learned "on the job." Look at employment ads for positions that you're interested in and call the employer to learn what kind of experience is important for those positions.