Forklift Operators for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 92%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Estes Express Lines
C H Robinson
Emerson climate technology
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,332 profiles for Forklift Operators in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $45,536 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,804 – $53,435 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingLeadershipForklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHi-LoLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLoader Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBucket OperationSenior forklift operator II
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10X EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHi-LoTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Operations
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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 46 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: 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: loader operator, equipment operator and senior forklift operator II.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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