Forklift Operators for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
Barenbrug USAEMPWR NutritionMeduri Farms
Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years26%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $50,703 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,810 – $58,680 yearly
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Lead operator/Forklift operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRCDL BElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMaterials HandlingWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingForklift Operator/Production
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DAerial Lift CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Microsoft Outlook CalendarCustomer SupportWelders (Tool)MIG WeldingWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingAssociate
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLift TruckForkliftWarehouse Management ExperienceWarehouse ManagementFreight/Receiving Associate
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10LEED CertificationScissor Lift CertificationCDL C+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: freight/receiving associate, forklift operator/production and lead 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 Salem, OR, 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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