Forklift Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years24%Current company
Erlen GroupKraft Heinz
Timken BeltsTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years24%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $45,071 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,903 – $49,664 yearly
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Material Handler
Brookline, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceDental TerminologyForklift Operator/Material Handler/Machine Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftAssembly Technician/ material handle
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationServsafeRough Terrain Forklift Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHiringRecruitment and SelectionLead Staff Member high lift operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseRN+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPallet JackOrder PickingOrder PickerTerminal Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftDistribution Center
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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: organizational skills, heavy lifting and communication 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 builder/machinist, forklift operator/material handler and shipping/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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 22 years of professional experience.
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