Forklift Operators for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Us foods
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Builders FirstSource
Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,350 profiles for Forklift Operators in Albuquerque, NM
Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $45,664 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,733 – $60,035 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Certified Supply Chain ProfessionalElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationElectrician Apprentice+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceForklift Operator/Selector
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRClass DEPA CertificationASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationDriver's LicensePublic Safety Experience Within Recreation Industry+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTire ServiceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRear Loader TruckMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingOperator/Material Handler/skilled laboror
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
LeadershipLift TruckForkliftInventory ControlInventory ManagementOptimizing Workflow Processes
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
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: material handler/forklift operator, order builder/forklift operator and dock worker/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 Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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