Forklift Operators for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
UPS
Dick's Sporting Goods
PepsiCo
Time at current job
2-5 years71%1-2 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,608 profiles for Forklift Operators in Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: Oct 20, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $45,235 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,670 – $55,800 yearly
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Forklift Operator / Warehouse Worker
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaterials HandlingForklift Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Quality InspectorDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipForklift Operator
Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftRF ScannerForklift Operator/Material Handler
Braddock, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCDL aWelding Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrder PickingOrder PickerUPS Package Handler
Glassport, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IFlagger CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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 45 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 organizational skills.
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: dock worker/forklift operator, UPS package 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 Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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