Forklift Operators for hire in Bradenton, FL
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2,112
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Lift Truck
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Ace Hardware
UNFI
Masis Staffing Solutions
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,112 profiles for Forklift Operators in Bradenton, FL
Last updated: Oct 25, 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
Palmetto, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Food Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsBuilder / driver/forklift
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Merchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPRClass ETWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Order Puller
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHi-LoWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingFront End Loader Operator
Palmetto, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL BForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyConstruction Industry ExperienceMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSalesForklift Operator / Material Handler
Ellenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLift TruckRF ScannerPallet JackCar Wash
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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 46 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 heavy lifting.
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: CNC punch press operator / break press operator / forklift operator / material handler, forklift operator/material handler 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 10 years of professional experience.
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