Forklift Operators for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training8%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
EMPWR NutritionPNW VEG CO LLC dba NorpacWinco Foods
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,444 profiles for Forklift Operators in Salem, OR
Last updated: Sep 28, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $51,160 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,731 – $59,850 yearly
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Order Selector
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Production
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DAerial Lift CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+12 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouseman
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCarpentryForklift Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsProduction Utility Operator and Forklift Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Class DSupply Chain ManagementAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+15 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLHazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingCertified Recovery SpecialistElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
OhmmeterService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 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: lift operator, lead freezer forklift operator and warehouseman.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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