Forklift Operators for hire in Springfield, MA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting12%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years30%Current company
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ABC Supply Co
AccuFab/MECTime at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%2-5 years83%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $52,354 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,268 – $63,348 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Agawam, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLift TruckForklift Operator
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseX Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Product ManagementMechanic ExperienceBambooVehicle SpottingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDrivingFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseMilitaryElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVan DriverVan HandlingVan DrivingSelector
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Lead/Forklift Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationIATA Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingForklift Operator/Shipping Receiving
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Computer HardwareOverhead Crane CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+6 moreSkills
Construction InspectionHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
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: forklift operator/shipping receiving, forklift operator/material handler and warehouse lead/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, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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