Forklift Operators for hire in Gainesville, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years70%More than 10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Cottrell TrailersAmazon Fulfillment
CARGILL INC
Time at current job
2-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,425 profiles for Forklift Operators in Gainesville, GA
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $41,545 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,043 – $49,254 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseEMT-BASE Parts Specialist CertificationCertified Quality Auditor+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTurret Truck Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsRF ScannerLift TruckForkliftHi-LoForklift Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceForklift Operator/Shipping and Receiving
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsForklift Operator/Order Puller
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWelders (Tool)Welding MachinesMIG Welding
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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 lift truck.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
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/order puller, turret truck operator and warehouse selector/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 Gainesville, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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