Forklift Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting12%Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Bachelor's degree5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years22%Current company
Ryder System
1st Ayd Corporation84 Lumber
Time at current job
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years19%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $45,666 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,182 – $53,223 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class COSHAFire Safety CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingForklift Operator/Team Lead
Yorkville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceForklift Operator
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftUnloadingForklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadership
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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 43 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: material handler/forklift operator, clamp forklift operator and forklift operator/team lead.
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 Aurora, IL, 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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