Forklift Operators for hire in Springfield, IL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting9%Communication Skills8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training10%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years16%6-10 years28%Current company
Caterpillar
Reynolds Consumer Products
BunnTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years29%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $47,801 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,346 – $70,641 yearly
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Bagger, trainer, forklift operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIClass DEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician Certification+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceASHRAE StandardsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOhmmeterSupervising ExperienceMachine Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationWelding CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingVeterinary Assistant ExperienceBarista ExperienceOhmmeterCherry Picker Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingLift TruckForklift Operator/Material Handler
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift CertificationLift TruckPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOperator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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 43 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and time management.
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: operator, cherry picker operator and bagger, trainer, 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 Springfield, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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