Forklift Operators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Lift Truck8%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years44%6-10 years34%3-5 years18%Current company
DHL
ABF Freight
Akima
Time at current job
1-2 years43%More than 5 years43%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $46,868 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,067 – $56,227 yearly
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forklift operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceForklift operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOverhead Crane CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Park Ridge, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementFood PreparationPallet JackDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Broadview, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Lifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseCDL aForklift CertificationLift Truck+2 moreSkills
Forklift CertificationLift TruckGeneral Freight TransportationFreightShipping & ReceivingReach TruckForklift Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCherry PickerForklift Operator
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine OperationDecision MakingServicing Vehicles
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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 42 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, organizational skills 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: vehicle specialist, dock worker/forklift operator and forklift operator/ carpentry.
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 Chicago, IL, 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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