Forklift Operators for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Amazon
McCormick & Company
ADUSA Transportation (Food Lion Distribution)Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: Oct 5, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $45,564 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,205 – $54,342 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Columbia, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftOrder Filler/Forklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTWIC CardCFPCDL+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor/Forklift Operator
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCPIMCPRCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Essex, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPallet JackOrder PickingForklift Operator/ Dock Coordinator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationHazmatDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOrder Selector/Forklift Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CDLTelecommunications Safety ProtocolsFall Protection ProtocolsDriver's LicenseAntenna Tower ClimbingCDL a+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceOrder Picking
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
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 / laborer, dock worker/forklift operator and order selector/forklift operator.
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 Columbia, MD, 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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