Forklift Operators for hire in Wilmington, NC
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 77%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Ups
Sonoco recycling
Southern Industrial Constructors
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $45,742 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,025 – $55,024 yearly
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Warehouse Lead/Forklift Operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTWIC CardHVAC Certification+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOSHALift TruckMachine Operator/Assembler/Forklift Operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCrew leader/Traffic Control
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingEMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMaterial Handler
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementHi-LoCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsJust-In-TimeLongshoremen
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCPRTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingWarehouse Worker
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aCDL BTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsRF ScannerPallet Jack
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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: organizational skills, heavy lifting and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
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: crew leader/traffic control, forklift operator,skid steer,baler,and front end loader and yard/forklift 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 Wilmington, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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