Forklift Operators for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck8%Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
A Duie Pyle, INC
ACCEM WAREHOUSEAhold eCommerce Sales CompanyTime at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 11,842 profiles for Forklift Operators in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $47,210 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,621 – $56,251 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Union City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackLift TruckForklift Operator
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerHazmatAerial Lift CertificationWarehouse OperationsHi-Lo+22 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipReceiving and Shipping / Forklift Operator
Elizabethport, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsForklift Operator / Material Handler
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift CertificationReach TruckForklift Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceFloral Arrangement DesignForklift Operator
Montclair, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician Experience
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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: lift truck, communication 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: forklift operator and logistics associate, forklift operator/material handler 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 Newark, NJ, 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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