Forklift Operators for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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2,893
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
DHL
General Mills
Saia Freight
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,893 profiles for Forklift Operators in Fort Wayne, IN
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Wayne, IN: $42,692 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,013 – $56,934 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator/Material Handler
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationCertified Quality TechnicianOSHA 10OSHAElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftManufacturingHazmatMaterial Handling Equipment OperationMachine OperationDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeForklift Operator/Material Handler
New Haven, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperiencePublic SpeakingMachine Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CPIOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingReach TruckForklift CertificationLifting Equipment
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: forklift operator/material handler, machine operator and material 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 Fort Wayne, IN, 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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