Forklift Operators for hire in Canton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years38%Current company
Little TikesPeople's servicesAdvance Cryogenic EnterprisesTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years14%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canton, OH: $44,763 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,122 – $57,051 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationBLSPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Shipping and Receiving Clerk
North Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardDriver's LicenseCDLOverhead Crane CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrder Picker/Fork lift Operator/Loader
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicensePallet JackElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLifting EquipmentInventory ControlInventory ManagementLift TruckMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssemblyOrder PickingForklift Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationReach TruckMachine OperationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CMachiningSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceForklifts with Various AttachmentsClamp TruckLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis 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: communication skills, heavy lifting 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: material handler/forklift operator, outbound 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 Canton, OH, 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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