Forklift Operators for hire in Bradenton, FL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years16%6-10 years32%Current company
Tropicana Brands Group
Carroll's Building MaterialsThe Home Depot
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years25%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bradenton, FL: $46,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,849 – $54,625 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Workplace SafetyChauffeur's PermitOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceAerial Lift CertificationPest Control LicenseOSHA 10+16 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCNC Punch Press Operator / Break press operator / forklift operator / material handler
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRServsafeCrane Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipMathematical AptitudeConflict ManagementPallet JackPackingPackagingWarehouse Associate / Order Selector
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10CDL a+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBlueprint Specification InterpretationInterpreting Technical DrawingsFollowing Blueprint SpecificationsSupervisor/Forklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportForklift Operator
Palmetto, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsConstruction Industry ExperienceCarpentryForklift Operator/Order Puller
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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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 organizational skills.
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: CNC punch press operator / break press operator / forklift operator / material handler, fruit processing forklift and forklift operator/order puller.
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 Bradenton, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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