Forklift Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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 Seattle, WA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years22%6-10 years32%Current company
HD Supply
Oak Harbor Freight Lines
84 Lumber
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years16%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $56,388 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,223 – $73,564 yearly
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Laborer/Forklift Operator
Shoreline, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor LiftScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10CPROSHA+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCarpentryMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCDL BLife & Health Insurance LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOrder FulfillmentComputer OperationComputer LiteracyForklift Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Rough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Associate
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingShipping & ReceivingWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarm CallingForklift Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
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: machine/forklift operator, forklift operator/picker and baler operator/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 Seattle, WA, 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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