Forklift Operators for hire in Austin, TX
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3,721
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Applied materials
Greif
Toyota Manufacturing
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,721 profiles for Forklift Operators in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $45,614 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,882 – $56,413 yearly
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Forlift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckOrder Picker
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
BICSI CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electrical LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAssembly / Forklift Operator / CNC Machinist / Shipping Coordinator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationHazmatASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsGeneral Laborer/Machine Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDL aForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportForklift Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationClass DIICRC CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseIrrigator License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsMaterial 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 Management
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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 46 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: order picker, forklift operator/warehouse worker and forlift 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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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