Forklift Operators for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years16%3-5 years20%6-10 years36%Current company
Ikea
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Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years29%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $57,637 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,932 – $81,161 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 ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse OperationsDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementMowingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingWarehouse ExperienceBussingWarehouse Supervisor/Forklift Operator
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementTruck Driver/Forklift Operator
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftOrder PickingOrder PickerMaintenance
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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 43 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 a forklift operator?
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: truck driver/forklift operator, warehouse associate/order selector and forklift operator/warehouse associate.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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