Forklift Operators for hire in Tulsa, OK
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Heavy Lifting10%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years12%6-10 years38%Current company
NFI Industries
A-1 SHEET METALAAon
Time at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years38%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tulsa, OK: $43,128 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,790 – $50,558 yearly
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceParts puller, warehouse lead
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTanker EndorsementJourneyman LicenseNDT CertificationTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse/Forklift Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCleaningOrder PickingOrder PickerForklift Operator/Material Handler
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceBackhoe OperationForklift Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood ProductionForklift Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
CNC LatheCNCWelding CertificationLatheMachiningTurningSkills
Organizational SkillsPallet JackMaterials HandlingMachiningLift TruckOrder Picking
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: forklift operator/material handler, warehouse/forklift operator and parts puller, warehouse lead.
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 Tulsa, OK, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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