Forklift Operators for hire in Rochester, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing
Americold
Briese Iron Works
Time at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, MN: $50,694 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,354 – $63,683 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
CDLHazmatDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationHazardous Material HandlingFall Protection Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsOutside Yard Team Member / Forklift Operator
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Electrical Systems InstallationConduit BendingWorking on Electrical ProjectsInformation TechnologyWiring and Circuitry WorkLeadership+19 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMaintenance WorkForklift Operator
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDrivingLift TruckForklift Driver
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationTWIC CardAWS D1.1 EndorsementForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoWeldingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseCPRElectrician ApprenticeForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftHi-LoForklift Operator
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseLoadingMaterials HandlingForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCarpentryWoodworking
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
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: forklift driver, packaging operator and field installation trainer.
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 Rochester, MN, 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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