Forklift Operators for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills7%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Bachelor's degree5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years22%6-10 years24%Current company
48forty Solutions, LLC
Advanced Logistics, LLCAllegiance Staffing
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years29%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $41,212 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,400 – $83,697 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFront Loader TruckWarehouse ExperienceOrder Selector/Forklift Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DInfant & Toddler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrder PickingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardIPC 610First Aid CertificationIPC-610 CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingInventory ControlInventory ManagementForklift Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseCDL BElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLogisticsDrivingLift TruckOrder PickingWarehouse/Forklift Operator
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckHigh Reach Forklift Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Reach TruckLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationBucket OperationBoom Lift
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and lift truck.
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 & material handling operator, warehouse/forklift operator and order selector/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 Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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