Forklift Operators for hire in Sarasota, FL
Find forklift operators who efficiently handle materials, move products within warehouses and maintain safety protocols while ensuring optimal load management. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Sarasota, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck8%Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Tropicana Brands Group
Gulfeagle Supply
P G T IndustriesTime at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $46,166 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,821 – $56,353 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL B+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Workplace SafetyForkliftChauffeur's PermitHazmatMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift Certification+18 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeQuality Inspector / Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCAD SoftwareForklift Operator
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrder PickingOrder PickerForklift operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LogisticsForklift CertificationLift TruckForkliftHi-LoMaterial Handling Equipment OperationLead Man/Machine Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceInventory ControlInventory ManagementShipping & Receiving
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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: lift truck, heavy lifting and communication skills.
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: lead man/machine operator, receiving clerk/forklift operator and forklift operator/material handler.
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 Sarasota, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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