Forklift Operators for hire in Columbus, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Lift Truck8%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
Johns Manville
Kodak
Mando America
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years15%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, GA: $33,624 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,380 – $39,836 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationCherry Picker+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceForklift Operator
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 Endorsement+1 moreSkills
Warehouse ExperienceRF ScannerLift TruckShipping & ReceivingForkliftHi-LoCertified Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Midland, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Bb(ascp)Driver's LicenseOSHA 10ASCP CertificationAEDFlagger Certification+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCertified Payroll ProfessionalFood Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicFundamental Payroll CertificationDriver's License+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsDental TerminologySupervising ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoForklift Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRefrigerated TrailerComputer Operation
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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 lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
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, forklift operator/material handler and forklift merchandiser.
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 Columbus, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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