Forklift Operators for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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5,498
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Associate's degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Toll Global
Owens & Minor
Xpo
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- Less than a year
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,498 profiles for Forklift Operators in Minneapolis, MN
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $48,718 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,678 – $55,613 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
Bloomington, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DLifeguard ExperienceHazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsJust-In-TimeForklift Operator/Warehouse
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLift TruckMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationIICRC CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsShipping and Receiving Clerk
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFedex Ship ManagerMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine OperationLift TruckForklift Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime Management
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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: 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: forklift operator/machine operator, machine operator/forklift operator 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 Minneapolis, MN, 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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