Forklift Operators for hire in Boise, ID
Find forklift operators who efficiently handle materials, move products within warehouses and maintain safety protocols while ensuring optimal load management. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Boise, ID to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree8%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Amalgamated sugar
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Western Power Sports
Time at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,536 profiles for Forklift Operators in Boise, ID
Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $45,724 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,319 – $54,560 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Airframe & Powerplant LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aWelding CertificationTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Manager/Forklift Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCash HandlingForklift Driver
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsPaintsForklift 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 SkillsWarehouse Worker
Garden City, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
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: warehouse manager/forklift operator, forklift operator/material handler and loader/unloader.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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