Forklift Operators for hire in Virginia Beach, VA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Heavy Lifting
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Master's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
Current company
Perdue
HD Supply
Foodlion
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,012 profiles for Forklift Operators in Virginia Beach, VA
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Virginia Beach, VA: $41,863 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,493 – $49,376 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Norfolk, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Servsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsShipping and Receiving Clerk
Norfolk, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceUnloadingFabrication Forklift Receiver
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftPallet JackMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator/Machine Operator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorFood Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementManagementCertified Forklift Operator/ pipe layer
Chesapeake, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementPallet JackOrder PickingAssembler/Forklift Operator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWriting SkillsMicrosoft Excel
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: certified forklift operator/ pipe layer, baler operator/forklift operator and material handler/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 Virginia Beach, VA, 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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