Forklift Operators for hire in Jacksonville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years22%Current company
Butterball
House of Raeford### PFP LogisticsTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years26%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, NC: $38,105 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $21,303 – $68,158 yearly
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Skilled Laborer/Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationNon-CDL Class COSHASkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBlood SamplingPhlebotomyWarehouse Coordinator
Richlands, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftHi-LoMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Richlands, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BRough Terrain Forklift CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLandscape MaintenanceWarehouse Worker
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL+14 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipEquipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL COSHA 10CDL a+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsVehicle InspectionsHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPROSHA Safety CertificationPatient ResuscitationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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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 42 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: heavy equipment operator, truck driver/forklift operator and machine operator/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, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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