Forklift Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Lift Truck7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Bachelor's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
FedEx
ADB Companies
Alton SteelTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year33%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $43,946 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,972 – $52,236 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Material Handler
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Machine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationLift TruckPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse/Forklift Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseTrainingForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftHi-LoForklift Operator/Loader Unloader
Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForklift Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationHazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingFall Protection CertificationOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementForklift Operator/Warehouse
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRClass EServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCleaningCash Handling
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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 42 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 lift truck.
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: forklift operator/material handler, forklift operator/warehouse and forklift operator/machine 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 14 years of professional experience.
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