Forklift Operators for hire in Rochester, NY
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Sysco
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,559 profiles for Forklift Operators in Rochester, NY
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $46,684 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,891 – $54,635 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
HazmatFirst Aid CertificationHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationLead CertificationAsbestos CertificationMold RemediationServsafeForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
American CuisineCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourConfidential ClearanceElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTeaching CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDietary Department ExperienceAssisted Living ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingTime ManagementForklift Operator
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
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: supply chain clerk, driver/forklift operator and inventory specialist/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 Rochester, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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