Forklift Operators for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Time Management9%Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years12%6-10 years30%More than 10 years58%Current company
L'Oréal
5 Star FreightA Duie Pyle, Inc
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years16%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $49,347 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,620 – $66,498 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Hoboken, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceDriver's LicenseAEDFirst Aid Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingForklift Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationCleaning+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingOrder PickerForklift Operator/Warehouse
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseDiesel Mechanic CertificationHVAC CertificationASE Certification+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareForklift Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLift TruckHi-LoForklift Operator
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsShipping & ReceivingReceiving ShipmentsForklift Operator
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CWelding CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Technical Drawings
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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: time management, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
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: stand-up forklift operator, forklift operator/warehouse and supervisor/forklift operator.
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 Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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