Forklift Operators for hire in Greenville, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Vocational or technical training4%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
adidas
ADUSA Transportation (Food Lion Distribution)Amazon Warehouse
Time at current job
2-5 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,183 profiles for Forklift Operators in Greenville, SC
Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Greenville, SC: $44,276 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,028 – $55,967 yearly
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Order Picker/Forklift Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftMachine OperationDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationForklift Operator/Order Puller
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Taylors, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorASQC CertificationOSHA 10HACCP CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingForklift operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Respiratory ProtectionSafety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) ImplementationPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingShipping & Receiving
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: reach forklift operator, dock worker/forklift operator and forklift operator/material handler.
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 Greenville, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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