Forklift Operators for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Vocational or technical training2%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
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48forty relogisticsTime at current job
1-2 years60%Less than a year20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,526 profiles for Forklift Operators in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Oct 2, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $45,409 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,695 – $53,289 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForklift Operator/Laborer
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationASE CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator/Warehouse
Greenwood, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCLPCDL aElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingReach TruckForklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
FINRA LicenseMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMathematical AptitudeAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipForklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationScissor Lift CertificationFall Protection Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsJust-In-TimeMathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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: organizational skills, time management and heavy lifting.
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: forklift operator/material handler, forklift operator/warehouse and forklift operator/laborer.
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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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