Forklift Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills7%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree7%Master's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years26%6-10 years26%Current company
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1800Flowers Family of Brands - Cheryl's CookiesTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years28%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $43,463 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,752 – $54,358 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Galloway, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceRetail Sales TransactionsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Forklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Bucket OperationBoom LiftBucket TruckFood Service ExperienceManufacturing Company ExperiencePackingForklift Operator/Order Puller
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationCherry PickerAEDFirst Aid Certification+9 moreSkills
LeadershipRF ScannerOrder PickingShipping & ReceivingLogisticsComputer OperationForklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseReal Estate LicensePTCB Certification+2 moreSkills
ManufacturingHand ToolsLift TruckForkliftPallet JackElectric Pallet JackForklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingSlip Sheet Operator/ sit down forklift operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
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/material handler, forklift operator/machine operator and forklift operator/order puller.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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