Forklift Operators for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Associate's degree3%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years28%Current company
Manpower
21 st century distributionAhold eCommerce Sales CompanyTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years30%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $47,074 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,424 – $56,208 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
HazmatOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Hoboken, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceDriver's LicenseAEDFirst Aid Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingForklift Operator
Roselle, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipForklift operator and Logistics associate
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftConfined Space CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationASQC CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurityForklift Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceSit down forklift operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
EMT ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceRF Scanner
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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 a forklift operator?
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: forklift operator and logistics associate, forklift operator/material handler and warehouse technician/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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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