Forklift Operators for hire in Springfield, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training9%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Caterpillar
Autozone warehouse
International Paper
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 657 profiles for Forklift Operators in Springfield, IL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $48,488 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,296 – $70,612 yearly
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Forklift Operator/ Machine Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Worker
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationHazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOTRTime ManagementShipping and Receiving
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift CertificationElectric Pallet JackOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionOrder Selector/Forklift Operator
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Class EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOTRMaterials HandlingForklift Driver/Warehouse Worker
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperiencePackagingCustomer Service
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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, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: fork lift operator, cherry picker operator and order selector/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 10 years of professional experience.
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