Forklift Operators for hire in Columbia, MO
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Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years18%6-10 years22%Current company
Engineered Plastic ComponentsSchneider Electric
ScholasticsTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years26%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $44,653 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,368 – $54,825 yearly
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Equipment Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationCPRHeavy Equipment OperationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationHaul Trucks+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTrim CarpentryTile LayingOrder Picker/Forklift Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
American Red Cross CPR CertificationFall Protection CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRClass E+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipLift TruckForkliftShipping/Forklift Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Series 63SHRM Certified ProfessionalASE CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipB2CTime ManagementOrder Filler/Picker
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseClass EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMaterial Handler/Sideloader Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Trade SchoolPlumbingSkid Steer LoaderDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPlumbing+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime Management
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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, front end loader operator and warehouse order picker.
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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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