Forklift Operators for hire in Denver, CO
Find forklift operators who efficiently handle materials, move products within warehouses and maintain safety protocols while ensuring optimal load management. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Denver, CO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting11%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Master's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
FedEx Freight
Estes Express Lines
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Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,806 profiles for Forklift Operators in Denver, CO
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $51,558 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,764 – $63,648 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator/Crane Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CCDL BElectric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHi-LoLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaterial handler / forklift operator/order puller
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceForklift Operator
Westminster, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseDriver's LicensePlumbing Apprentice LicenseForklift CertificationPlumbingPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLifting EquipmentMover/driver
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Bucket TruckDriver's LicenseBucket OperationPallet JackForklift CertificationCherry Picker+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDrivingMovingCustomer ServiceForklift Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHAForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsManagement
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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, communication skills and organizational 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: lighting technician, forklift operator, forklift operator / receiving specialist and material handler / 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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 19 years of professional experience.
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