Forklift Operators for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Lift Truck7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree6%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Raymond James
home depot
Sysco
Time at current job
2-5 years88%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,196 profiles for Forklift Operators in Boston, MA
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $57,730 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,287 – $82,725 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHoisting License+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipRotomold Operator
Waltham, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationHoisting LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipForklift Operator
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoWater TruckForklift Operator
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsUpsellingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceEnglishReach TruckBucket OperationForklift Operator
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingStore ManagementRetail Store ExperienceRetail ManagementManagement Experience Within Retail Industry
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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: communication skills, lift truck 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/warehouse, picker/packer 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 Boston, MA, 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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