Forklift Operators for hire in Orlando, FL
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years28%Current company
Frito-Lay
Oldcastle APG
Publix
Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Orlando, FL: $42,949 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,130 – $52,508 yearly
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Warehouse/ forklift operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10State Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+5 moreSkills
LeadershipService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSurveyor License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceForklift Operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationRBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementEPA 608 Technician Certification+13 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementForklift Operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL B+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementOTRWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsDistribution CenterPackage Handler/ Forklift Operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess 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: organizational skills, heavy lifting and communication 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: package handler/ forklift operator, forklift operator/pallet jack operator and warehouse/ 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 Orlando, FL, 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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