Forklift Operators for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 90%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
- Berry Global
Tesla
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Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,385 profiles for Forklift Operators in Los Angeles, CA
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $47,530 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,560 – $66,069 yearly
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Order Puller/Forklift Operator
Lynwood, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOverhead Crane CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Hi-LoHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsForklift Driver
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftSchedule ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPesticide Applicator's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftManufacturingWarehouse Forklift Operator
Inglewood, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrder PickingOrder PickerOrder FulfillmentMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingOrder Picking
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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: heavy lifting, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: warehouse forklift operator, forklift operator/material handler 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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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