Forklift Operators for hire in Lafayette, IN
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years56%More than 10 years44%Current company
Frito-Lay
Caterpillar
Rea Magnet WireTime at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,360 profiles for Forklift Operators in Lafayette, IN
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $42,057 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,983 – $50,561 yearly
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Forklift Driver
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsForklift Operator/Warehouse
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCHHAMaterial Handling Equipment OperationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseEFDA Certification+13 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationJourneyman HVACOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseHACCP CertificationHVAC Certification+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCarpentryForklift Operator
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishForklift Operator
West Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorASQC CertificationHACCP CertificationCosmetology License+13 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation Skills
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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 45 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, time management and communication 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: material handler/forklift operator, forklift operator/warehouse and 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 Lafayette, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have -170 years of professional experience.
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