Forklift Operators for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years26%3-5 years14%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $51,113 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,561 – $61,384 yearly
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Grain Elevator Operator/forklift operator
Bellevue, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorHazmatDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceCertified Forklift Operator/Team Leader Manager
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationBoiler LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPicker/Forklift Operator
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
HazmatFirst Aid CertificationHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingEquipment CalibrationJACK/FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderOSHA 10CPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSide sitter Forklift operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Manufacturing Company ExperienceShipping & ReceivingShipping and Receiving Inventory ManagementHydraulicsWarehouse OperationsDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaterials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingOrder PickerTrainer / Forklift Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFedex Ship ManagerHeavy Lifting
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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: 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: certified forklift operator/team leader manager, picker/forklift operator and jack/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 Omaha, NE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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