Forklift Operators for hire in Kansas City, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Chewy
FedEx Freight
ADM
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,625 profiles for Forklift Operators in Kansas City, MO
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $45,673 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,927 – $52,246 yearly
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Diesel Forklift Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsReach TruckLift TruckForklift Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerHazmatMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+14 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceForklift Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationCertified Professional CoderPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipForklift operat
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceForklift Operator/Material Handler
Kansas City, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingShipping & ReceivingOrder PickingOrder Picker
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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 46 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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
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/machine operator/warehouse associate, forklift operat and forklift operator/material handler.
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 Kansas City, MO, 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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