Forklift Operators for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting13%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years28%Current company
Sysco
Wayfair
Advantus CorpTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years23%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $43,297 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,403 – $51,495 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLift TruckForkliftAssemblyForklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementJ-STD-001 CertificationASQC CertificationPest Control LicenseOSHA 10Driver's License+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceDriver/ Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL CCDL aNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyForklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEngineer in TrainingScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBlanket WrapLeadershipCommunication SkillsYardman/Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklifts with Various AttachmentsWarehouse ManagementReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMicrosoft Excel
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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: heavy lifting, organizational skills and communication skills.
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: forklift operator/material handler, yardman/forklift operator and forklift operator/order puller.
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 Jacksonville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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