Forklift Operators for hire in Dallas, TX
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21,180
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Lift Truck
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Novolex
GPC NAPA Auto Parts
DSV
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 21,180 profiles for Forklift Operators in Dallas, TX
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $43,573 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,701 – $51,732 yearly
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Forklift Operator / Material Handler
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLifting EquipmentLift TruckStand up forklift operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingRiggingManufacturingLift TruckForklift Operator/Put Away
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
HazmatScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Hazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeForklift Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingEPAOutdoor Work ExperienceComputer OperationForklift Operator/Material Handler
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingOrder PickingOrder PickerLift TruckForklift Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceConstruction ExperienceComputer OperationComputer Literacy
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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 46 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 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: forklift operator/material handler, forklift operator/put away and stand up forklift operator.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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