Futures/Commodities (delivery) Question

This is a rookie question, but it is focused on commodities/futures, which is why I am posting here rather than the Rookie Forum (moderators can feel free to move it, if necessary).

How do you deal with the delivery aspect of futures contracts? I know nearly nothing about trading futures, but isn't there a risk that if you don't close your position by a certain time then you have to make/take delivery?

This is probably a stupid question and I'm sure there is a simple answer, but I'm honestly clueless and hope some of the more experienced people here can help me.

Thank you.

All exchange traded Futures Contracts that have a physical delivery mechanism have what is know as a notice period where,Sellers notify Buyers still holding
Futures Contracts of their intent to make delivery. Buyers may transfer these notices, new traders should take note the delivery process usually begins one to two months before the actual delivery month. You will notice the open interest moving to the next month as you get closer to a month due for delivery.