Forklift Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Bachelor's degree5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
GoodwillOak Harbor Freight Lines
Sysco
Time at current job
More than 5 years60%Less than a year40%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,600 profiles for Forklift Operators in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $55,888 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,179 – $72,337 yearly
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Forklift Operator
Federal Way, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingForklift Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipJust-In-TimeForklift Operator
Covington, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFedex Ship ManagerWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceForklift operator
Port Orchard, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsManagementTime ManagementLeadershipOTRForklift Operator/Material Handler
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsVehicle SpottingOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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 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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: production associate / machine operator, forklift operator/material handler 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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