Forklift Operators for hire in San Antonio, TX
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Hero LogisticsXPO Logistics
Surlean FoodsTime at current job
More than 5 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,126 profiles for Forklift Operators in San Antonio, TX
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Antonio, TX: $42,174 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,331 – $53,364 yearly
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Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrder PickingForklift Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CARSC Basic Orientation Plus+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceLeadershipForklift Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMachine OperationMachiningLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceDrivingCleaningSchllimer/forklift operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRF ScannerPallet JackWarehouse Experience
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Electric 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, laborer/forklift operator and schllimer/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 San Antonio, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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