Forklift Operators for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck8%Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
P G T IndustriesPierce Manufacturing
ABC Supply Co
Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,284 profiles for Forklift Operators in Sarasota, FL
Last updated: Oct 11, 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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Warehouse Associate
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceOSHA Certified Forklift Operator, HILO Load Truck
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Hi-LoHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLumper/Forklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Reach TruckForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipReach TruckForklift Operator/Yard Jockey
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperiencePacker
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceEnglishForklift Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Workplace SafetyForkliftChauffeur's PermitHazmatMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift Certification+18 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsJust-In-Time
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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: 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: CNC punch press operator / break press operator / forklift operator / material handler, receiving clerk/forklift operator and lumper/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 Sarasota, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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