Forklift Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Communication Skills7%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years30%Current company
DB Schenker
FedEx
Time at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years15%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $43,928 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,994 – $52,162 yearly
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Certified Forklift Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicensePesticide Applicator's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Maintenance Repair ProceduresPreventive MaintenanceOSHAWarehouse Lead/Forklift Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Class EHACCP CertificationCertified Quality Auditor+8 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLift TruckProgrammable Logic ControllersMechanical TroubleshootingConveyor SystemsConveyor Systems Mechanical WorkForklift Operator/Material Handler
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSafe Quality Food CertificationRough Terrain Forklift Certification+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementForklift operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationScissor Lift CertificationLead Paint AbatementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLogistics Cargo HandlingInventory ControlPackingForklift Operator/Material Handler
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsVehicle SpottingOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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 lift truck.
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/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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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