Forklift Operators for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck8%Communication Skills7%Forklift7%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years30%Current company
Penske warehouse
Lineage Logistics
Coca-Cola
Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years29%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $48,687 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,680 – $55,538 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMaterials HandlingLift TruckWarehouse Worker / Forklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipLift TruckForkliftHigh Reach Forklift Driver
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementForklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectrical LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperiencePrintingConstruction ExperienceWire Technician/Forklift Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingForeign Language ProficiencySpanishOrder PickingOrder Picker
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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: lift truck, communication skills and forklift.
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: material handler / forklift operator, wire technician/forklift operator and warehouse worker/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 Sacramento, CA, 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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