Forklift Operators for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Benteler Automotive
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,431 profiles for Forklift Operators in Grand Rapids, MI
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $42,828 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,952 – $51,019 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystJ-STD-001 CertificationRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+7 moreSkills
Hi-LoCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHigh School/GEDFreezer Forklift Operator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceTS/SCIDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSecret ClearanceForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLinguist ExperienceHeavy LiftingReceiver/Forklift Operator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsMaterials HandlingLift TruckMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Hi-LoWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Crane operator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsConfined Space CertificationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseOverhead Crane Certification+9 moreSkills
Hi-LoLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceMathematical AptitudeMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Jenison, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DF EndorsementDriver's LicenseAEDCDL+10 moreSkills
Hi-LoLeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and heavy lifting.
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: material handler/forklift operator, hi-lo driver and forklift driver.
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 Grand Rapids, MI, 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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