Forklift Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
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Bass Pro Shops
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Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,568 profiles for Forklift Operators in Springfield, MO
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $45,511 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,357 – $50,082 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrder Picker
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseClass ERough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftOrder PickingForklift Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIDriver's LicenseClass EHVAC CertificationAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsScissor Lift Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingDrivingHeavy equipment operator and driver
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+15 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementForklift Operator/Material Handler
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Class EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLoader OperationShipping/Forklift Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChild Development Associate CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Experience
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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 46 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, communication 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 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: order picker, heavy equipment operator and driver and forklift operator/material handler.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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