Forklift Operators for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting12%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years20%6-10 years32%Current company
FedEx
FedEx Freight
Alan Ritchey Inc
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years26%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $51,416 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,358 – $63,919 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAssemblyAssembly Line ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystDOT Physical ExaminationPharmacy Technician CertificationACI CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCoiled SteelMicrosoft Outlook CalendarWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePresentation SkillsForklift Operator
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceForklift Operator/Warehouse Worker
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Flagging for Traffic ControlFlagger CertificationFall Protection CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingJust-In-TimeTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFlooring InstallationTile Floor InstallationWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator and driver and installer
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitSix Sigma CertificationConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationCertified Pool Operator+22 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceFreight Handler/Forklift Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationReach TruckElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationOrder PickingPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLift TruckReach TruckPallet 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
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: warehouse worker/forklift operator and driver and installer, forklift operator/warehouse worker and freight handler/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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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