Forklift Operators for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting10%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years14%6-10 years32%Current company
Alcohol Beverage ServicesAmazon com
Amazon Warehouse
Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years24%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $48,649 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,900 – $99,896 yearly
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Warehouse Supervisor/truck driver/ forklift operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Secret ClearanceForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsProductivity SoftwareTeachingMathGrocery Store Experienceforklift operator warehouse associate
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCDL B+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator
Bladensburg, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationScissor LiftLoader OperationDriver's LicenseIndustrial Equipment+10 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsDrivingBasic MathMathInventory ManagementForklift Operator
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Material Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationWarehouse Management ExperienceWarehouse ManagementManaging Teams as a Warehouse SupervisorForklift Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Journeyman LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportRetail Sales Transactions
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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: heavy lifting, organizational skills and communication skills.
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 warehouse associate, forklift operator/material handler and warehouse associate.
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 Washington, DC, 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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