Forklift Operators for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Time Management8%Heavy Lifting8%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years12%6-10 years30%Current company
Tesla
GTI FabricationDunlop Tire
Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years18%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $49,290 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,336 – $61,763 yearly
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Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCarpentryForklift Operator/Machine Operator
Hamburg, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Rough Terrain Forklift CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPallet JackOrder PickingForklift Operator/ASC/driver
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRRough Terrain Forklift CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHACCP CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceEquipment Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOverhead Crane CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceFedex Ship ManagerHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceForklift Operator/Picker
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationConstruction ExperienceOSHA 10Construction Industry ExperienceHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingOverhead Crane CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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, heavy lifting and lift truck.
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: forklift operator/machine operator, forklift operator/picker and 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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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