Forklift Operators for hire in Gainesville, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Bachelor's degree4%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years26%6-10 years24%Current company
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Publix
48forty Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years33%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $41,537 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,031 – $49,251 yearly
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Forklift 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 SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipBuilder/Forklift Operator/Landscaper
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianLifeguard ExperienceHazmatAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material Handling+14 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsSoCTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssembly/Forklift Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementTurret Truck Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsRF ScannerLift TruckForkliftHi-LoClamp Lift Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Communication SkillsAssemblyHand ToolsWeldingMachiningShipping & ReceivingForklift Operator/Material Handler/Machine Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCleaningFood Service ExperienceFood Preparation
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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: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: builder/forklift operator/landscaper, forklift operator/material handler/machine operator and turret truck 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 11 years of professional experience.
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