Forklift Operators for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years50%Current company
Lincoln Electric
Americold
Cardinal Health
Time at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years50%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $41,054 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,289 – $50,630 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementHoisting LicenseCDL+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipGeneral Labor/Forklift Operator
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ManufacturingDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CLow Voltage LicenseLow Voltage+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCNAPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingProperty LeasingForklift Operator
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Fedex Ship ManagerPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience
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What's the average time to fill a forklift operator role?
The average time to fill a forklift operator role is 42 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do forklift operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a forklift operator include: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: forklift operator/material handler, machine operator/forklift operator and reach truck operator.
What level of education is common for a forklift operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a forklift operator in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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