Forklift Operators for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Bachelor's degree2%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years24%6-10 years20%Current company
Applied Materials
Tesla
Triple temp cold storageTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years57%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $45,196 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,338 – $56,213 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Order Picker
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma Master Black BeltOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingMathematical AptitudeTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCrane OperationWarehouse Worker
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementJust-In-TimeSupervising ExperienceRF ScannerForklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseClass ECosmetology LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipForklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse OperationsMaterials Handling+3 moreSkills
Retail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash RegisterCash Register OperationsCash Handling
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and heavy lifting.
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, moulder operator and forklift operator/material 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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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