Forklift Operators for hire in Winston-Salem, NC
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
NFI Industries
Mohawk Industries
Ralph Lauren
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Winston-Salem, NC: $43,504 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,522 – $51,823 yearly
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Forklift Operator/
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsForklift Operator/Warehouse
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrder PickingOrder PickerPallet JackLift TruckForkliftForklift Operator
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCookingFood HandlingFood PreparationCustomer ServiceMachine Operator
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLift TruckEnglishForkliftMicrosoft OfficeMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForklift Operator
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingDriving
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 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/, dock worker/forklift operator and order selector/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 Winston-Salem, NC, 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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