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 GED82%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Estes Express Lines
Americold
Walmart distribution center
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,388 profiles for Forklift Operators in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $45,533 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,826 – $53,399 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrder FulfillmentForklift operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitF EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementElectrical License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingShipping/Receiving Forklift Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aClass ERough Terrain Forklift CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMaterials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceLoader 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
ASE Automobile Service Consultant CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsData ManagementManufacturing
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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, 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: loader operator, shipping/receiving forklift operator and forklift operator/warehouse.
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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