Forklift Operators for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
48forty Solutions and Relogistics Services84 Lumber
Ben E Keith
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years24%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $43,925 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,964 – $48,279 yearly
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Kelloggs
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPackagingShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator/Assistant Manager
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceForklift Operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPackingCherry Picker
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Insurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CLife & Health Insurance LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipKitchen HygieneCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationFood HandlingRECEIVER
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationElectric Pallet JackDriver's LicensePallet Jack+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsFrieght Handler
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPallet JackLift Truck
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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 42 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
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: warehouse worker/forklift operator/assistant manager, kelloggs and loader operator; GPS dozer 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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have -167 years of professional experience.
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