Forklift Operators for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck9%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Vocational or technical training10%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
DHL
International Automotive Components
ABBE EnterpriseTime at current job
More than 5 years67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 21,461 profiles for Forklift Operators in Dallas, TX
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $43,478 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,565 – $51,697 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftReach TruckForklift Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
PMPWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipForklift Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWeldingForklift operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerPallet JackReach TruckLift TruckForklift Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse OperationsMaterials Handling+3 moreSkills
Reach TruckLift TruckRF ScannerForkliftOrder PickingOrder PickerForklift Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMilitaryMentoringMechanical Knowledge
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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 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 Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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