Forklift Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
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2,185
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 92%
- Associate's degree
- 6%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
San Diego County
P&G
Bristol Myers Squibb
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,185 profiles for Forklift Operators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $49,035 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,765 – $63,668 yearly
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Truck Driver
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPallet JackForklift Operator and Material Handler
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPROSHA+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementComputer OperationMilling and packing
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingInventory ControlInventory ManagementRF ScannerForklift Operator
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipGeneral Warehouse/Forklift Operator
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationHazmatOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+10 moreSkills
Hi-LoHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Fall Protection CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadInventory 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 46 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: forklift operator/material handler, general warehouse/forklift operator and shipping and receiving clerk/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 Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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