Forklift Operators for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting11%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree4%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
FedEx
Ryder
Sam’s warehouseTime at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $43,496 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,245 – $50,797 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Vehicle Steering System RepairAutomotive Suspension PartsSuspension and Steering System RepairAutomotive ServiceSuspensionAutomotive Suspension System Repair+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLHazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsReach TruckLift TruckForklift Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NDT Level IIServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationFood Safety CertificationHazmatSupply Chain ManagementAerial Lift CertificationFall Protection Certification+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHi-LoLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceForklift Operator
Forest Park, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementGeneral Freight TransportationFreightBucket OperationForklift Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
AEDBb(ascp)Flagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceCompactors
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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: dock worker/forklift operator and forklift operator / freight handler.
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 Atlanta, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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