Forklift Operators for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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Viking Electricadidas Warehouse
Time at current job
2-5 years67%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,558 profiles for Forklift Operators in Minneapolis, MN
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $48,579 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,505 – $55,521 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationIICRC CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine OperationLift TruckForklift Operator/Clamp Truck Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingMaterial handle
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHi-LoAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsShift Supervisor/Forklift Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementEHSHeavy LiftingJust-In-TimeLift Truck
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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, crane operator/forklift operator 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 Minneapolis, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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