Forklift Operators for hire in Portland, ME
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Tractor Supply
Costco Wholesale
Uber
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $52,905 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,756 – $57,407 yearly
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Stand up lift operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementLead Fry Cook, Salad Cook.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDCPIFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTree TrimmingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Windham, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackElectric Pallet JackMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse ManagementLogistics
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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 47 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
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: material handler/forklift operator, stand up lift operator and machine 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 Portland, ME, 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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