Forklift Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck8%Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Cardinal Health
Ceva Logistics
DHL Supply Chain
Time at current job
1-2 years44%2-5 years33%More than 5 years22%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $43,867 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,977 – $55,016 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceLift TruckForklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ManagementCertified Safety ProfessionalRF ScannerFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Associate Safety Professional+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationRegistered Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicensePTCB CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHi-LoForklift Operator
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationFood Safety CertificationQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipPallet Jack
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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 45 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: lift truck, heavy lifting and communication 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/order puller and machine operator/turret 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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