Forklift Operators for hire in Boise, ID
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Lamb Weston
84 Lumber
Amalgamated sugar
Time at current job
2-5 years83%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,599 profiles for Forklift Operators in Boise, ID
Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $46,000 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,596 – $54,823 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEPA Type IIScissor Lift CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRoofingForklift Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Airframe & Powerplant LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aWelding CertificationTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPackingPackagingForklift Operator/Delivery Driver
Meridian, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Driver
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10OSHA+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipDock Lead/Forklift Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceCleaning & Sanitation ManagementManaging Cleaning or Sanitation Teams
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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 time management.
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: delivery driver, forklift operator warehouse, forklift operator/material handler and dock lead/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 Boise, ID, 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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