Forklift Operators for hire in Jackson, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years16%6-10 years30%Current company
FedEx freight
Gestamp
RYDER INTERGRADED LOGISTICSTime at current job
Less than 1 year28%1-2 years9%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MI: $41,413 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,100 – $46,227 yearly
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Saw Operator / Forklift Operator
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseMLO LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceArchival StandardsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsKnowledge ManagementLoader 4
Parma, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Class DLife Insurance KnowledgeDriver's LicenseLife Insurance SalesLife & Health Insurance LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceAquascape contractor
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CSkills
PC-DMISWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOhmmeterRoofingLift TruckIndustrial Production
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHouse Cleaning AssistanceShipping/Receiving Clerk
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingGroundskeepingBuffingPolishing
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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 43 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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
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: operator, saw operator / forklift operator and industrial production.
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 Jackson, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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