Forklift Operators for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting11%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years30%Current company
Keurig Dr Pepper
Owens Corning
48forty Solutions, LLC
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years28%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 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
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardServsafe+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUnloadingWarehouse Selector/Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPesticide Applicator's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLabor RelationsMaintenance WorkForklift Operator/Order Puller
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Boiler LicenseTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFire Safety Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAppliance SalesTime ManagementForklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipLift TruckCherry Picker/Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementJ-STD-001 CertificationASQC CertificationPest Control LicenseOSHA 10Driver's License+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic Experience
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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, communication skills and organizational 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/order puller, cherry picker/forklift operator and warehouse selector/forklift operator.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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