Forklift Operators for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Bachelor's degree6%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Seviroli FoodsAbaline SuppliesAlpha Cold storageTime at current job
More than 5 years60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 11,520 profiles for Forklift Operators in Brooklyn, NY
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $48,750 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,315 – $65,444 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Order Puller
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Associate Safety ProfessionalHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHVAC Certification+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Union City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackLift TruckForklift operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHi-LoForklift Operator
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseClass DOSHA Safety CertificationEPA CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10+15 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHi-LoLeadershipForklift Operator/Clerk
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeLeadershipTime ManagementForklift Operator/Warehouse
West New York, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceReach TruckLift Truck
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 OSHA 10.
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, driver/forklift operator 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 Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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