Forklift Operators for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 77%
- Vocational or technical training
- 9%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
DHL
Worldwide Flight Services
Keurig Dr Pepper
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,255 profiles for Forklift Operators in Cincinnati, OH
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $46,482 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,707 – $53,077 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Order Puller
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingHi-LoLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLoader/Unloader/Forklift Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHoisting License+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator/Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationHazmatCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationEPA Refrigeration Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication 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 46 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, time management 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: loader/unloader/forklift operator, crown sitdown duel 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 Cincinnati, 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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