Forklift Operators for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Bachelor's degree5%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%1-2 years10%Current company
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Clack CorporationMadison-Kipp CorporationTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $47,785 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,453 – $59,381 yearly
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General Laborer/Forklift Operator
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFood PreparationForklift Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DHazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingState Tested Nursing AssistantNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyLift TruckForkliftForklift Reach Truck Operator/Order Puller
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementWarehouse Management ExperienceCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBasic MathMathForklift Operator/Warehouse
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLawn CarePest ControlAgriculture
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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 42 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational 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: crane operator/forklift operator, machine operator/forklift operator and general laborer/forklift operator.
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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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