Forklift Operators for hire in Lafayette, LA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Walmart Distribution Center
Khuene Nagel
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $42,530 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,476 – $49,589 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCompTIA A+TWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterOperator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOperator,..machine,forklift,laborer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationARSC Basic Orientation Plus+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsYard Worker/Forklift Operator
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardARSC Basic Orientation PlusForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingEHSProduct ManagementWarehouse 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and TWIC Card.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: operator, yard worker/forklift operator and operator, machine,forklift,laborer.
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, LA, 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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