Forklift Operators for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
PepsiCo
Adirondack Beverages
EVERGREEN RECYCLING
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,561 profiles for Forklift Operators in Albany, NY
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $48,118 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,848 – $55,327 yearly
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Cherry Picker/Forklift Operator
Guilderland, New York State
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForklift Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationReal Estate BrokerCPR+7 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingForklift Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceTruck Loader/Unloader
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklifts with Various AttachmentsLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseClamp Truck+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPallet JackStockingLift TruckProduction Associate
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CPRLicensed Practical NurseForklift CertificationBLSSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingInventory ControlInventory ManagementForklift Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurityDrivingWarehouse 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 45 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: truck loader/unloader, material handler/forklift operator/picker and cherry picker/forklift 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 Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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