Forklift Operators for hire in Bloomington, IN
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
KeHE Distributors
Amcor
Proveli
Time at current job
Less than a year67%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 625 profiles for Forklift Operators in Bloomington, IN
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bloomington, IN: $40,304 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,456 – $43,368 yearly
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manufacturing and QC inspection and material handler
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForklift Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFire Safety Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSix Sigma CertificationLogisticsDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTeam Leader
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitEMR/EHRPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10EMR Systems+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMacOS ServerMechanic ExperienceOrder Selector/Forklift Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationEPA Refrigeration Certification+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Ellettsville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-Lo
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: forklift operator/material handler, manufacturing and QC inspection and material handler and order selector/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 Bloomington, IN, 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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