Forklift Operators for hire in Jacksonville, NC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%6-10 years10%Current company
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1-800 RadiatorAA accurateTime at current job
1-2 years44%2-5 years44%Less than a year11%
Browse Indeed's database of 536 profiles for Forklift Operators in Jacksonville, NC
Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, NC: $34,825 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $18,106 – $66,982 yearly
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Sandblaster
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipWarehouse Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOil ChangeDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CAutomotive Component LubricationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Richlands, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class CCDL B+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Scissor LiftScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperiencePower ToolsSkilled 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 CertificationHazmatAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical Certification+6 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForklift
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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: organizational skills, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: wrecker operator, laborer/operator and dock worker/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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