Forklift Operators for hire in Saint Paul, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Up North Plastics
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Auer Steel & Heating SupplyTime at current job
1-2 years40%2-5 years40%Less than a year20%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $49,030 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,408 – $64,263 yearly
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Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCNAForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipAssemblyWarehouse Forklift Operator/Material handler
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeMaterial handle
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOrder PickingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Eagan, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Repairman CertificateDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMathematical AptitudeLeadershipMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationIICRC CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMathematical AptitudeMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDoubleclick for PublishersInventory Control
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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 42 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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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, dock worker/forklift operator and crane operator/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 Saint Paul, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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