Forklift Operators for hire in York, PA
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7,251
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Unfi
XPO
DHL Supply Chain
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,251 profiles for Forklift Operators in York, PA
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in York, PA: $47,191 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,484 – $59,412 yearly
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Forklift Operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftAssemblyOrder Picker/Forklift Operator
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSit down forklift operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Hi-LoAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingForklift / High-Reach Operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Hi-LoHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsReach TruckLift TruckForklift operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceRF ScannerReach TruckForklift Operator
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingShipping & Receiving
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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 time management.
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: loader/unloader, material handler/machine operator and sit down 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 York, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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