Forklift Inspection Checklist Template
A free forklift inspection checklist for warehouses and plants. Operators check the truck before each shift on a phone and flag defects with photos.
Customize the pages and design to fit your needs.
About this template
Operators check forks, mast, tires, fluids, brakes, horn and lights before each shift and say if the truck is safe to run. Every check is saved with the hour meter, photos of defects and the operator's signature.
Common uses
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Plants and loading docks
- Start of shift checks
Key features
- OK or needs attention per item
- Hour meter and defect photos
- Signed record for every shift
What this template asks
What's your name?
Short Text
What's your work email?
Email
Which forklift are you inspecting?
Short Text
What type of forklift is it?
Single Choice · Electric, Propane, Diesel or gas, Reach truck or order picker
Which shift is this for?
Single Choice · First shift, Second shift, Third shift
What's the hour meter reading?
Number
Forks, mast and lift chains
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Tires and wheels
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Hydraulic, oil and fuel leaks
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Battery or propane tank and connections
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Overhead guard, load backrest and data plate
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Brakes and parking brake
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Steering, controls and seat belt
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Horn, lights and backup alarm
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Lift, lower and tilt
Single Choice · OK, Needs attention
Describe any defects
Long Text · Optional
Upload photos of any defects
File · Optional
Is the forklift safe to operate?
Yes / No
Sign to confirm this inspection
Signature
How to use this template
Copy it
Select Use template and a copy opens in your workspace as an unpublished draft.
Make it yours
Edit any question or answer, choose a theme, and add your logo.
Share it
Publish, then send the link, show a QR code, or embed the form on your site. Responses arrive in Submissions.
Frequently asked questions
What should a forklift inspection checklist include?
Forks, mast and chains, tires, leaks, the battery or propane tank, overhead guard and data plate, brakes, steering, seat belt, horn, lights, backup alarm, and lift and tilt controls.
How often should a forklift be inspected?
Operators check the truck before each shift, or every day for trucks used around the clock, and take it out of service when it's not safe.
Can operators fill it in on their phone?
Yes. Put a QR code on each forklift, and operators open the checklist, add photos and sign in a few minutes. Responses can go to Google Sheets.