Forklift Operators for hire in Louisville, KY
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Lift Truck
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
- Vocational or technical training
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
FedEx Freight
Magna Seating
PepsiCo
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,749 profiles for Forklift Operators in Louisville, KY
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Louisville, KY: $43,434 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,167 – $50,758 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCertified School PsychologistForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitStationary Engineer's LicenseOSHA Safety CertificationACI CertificationCertified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+9 moreSkills
Hi-LoLeadershipOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTurret OperatorCherry Picker/Forklift Operator
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAssemblyMachiningWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingWriting SkillsForklift Operator/Warehouse
New Albany, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCoiled SteelCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication 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 47 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, lift truck 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: warehouse / forklift operator, forklift operator/material handler and forklift operator/warehouse.
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 Louisville, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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