Forklift Operators for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Lift Truck7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
DHL
Pratt Industries
DHL Supply Chain
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $44,181 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,941 – $55,866 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMovingForklift Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Order PickingOrder PickerRF ScannerLift TruckForkliftUnloadingReach Truck Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTeam Leader/Forklift Operator/ Assembly line
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Lift TruckMaintenanceForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationLifting EquipmentHi-Lo
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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: heavy lifting, lift truck 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: team leader/forklift operator/ assembly line, reach truck operator and warehouse associate/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 Dayton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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