Forklift Operators for hire in Tulsa, OK
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck8%Communication Skills7%Forklift7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
Accurus Aerospace
Advanced Industrial Devices
Altec
Time at current job
1-2 years12%2-5 years53%More than 5 years35%
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tulsa, OK: $42,799 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,772 – $49,814 yearly
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Material Handler
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationHazmatLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingASE Parts Specialist Certification+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationBLS+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerReach TruckDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPallet JackSit down forklift/Crane operator Bevel bay 9
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRF ScannerMaterials HandlingTree Service
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOTRRegional LaneCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLandscapingRF Scanner
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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: lift truck, communication skills and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Electric 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: material handler, forklift operator/material handler and sit down forklift/crane operator bevel bay 9.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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