Forklift Operators for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 90%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Penske logistics
Avantor
International Paper
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,022 profiles for Forklift Operators in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $42,449 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,954 – $53,069 yearly
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Forklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationClass DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingForklift Operator/Team Lead
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMaterials HandlingForklift Operator/Warehouse
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperiencePacking
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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, machine operator/material handler 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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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