Forklift operator jobs in the United States (10,047 jobs)

Find forklift operator jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
10,047
Employers
2,279

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$20.07Across 4,772 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$42,959Across 13 listings
Average starting payUSD / week
$639Across 11 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
<1%20 listings
Hybrid
<1%2 listings
On-site
7%665 listings

Not specified: 93% (9,360 listings)

Employers hiring include Costco Wholesale Corporation (857), Express Employment Professionals (365), DHL (331).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Forklift operator jobs in the United States

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  • Forklift Operator/Material Handler

    Express Employment Professionals

    Orlando, FL

    • $18.5 USD / hour

    Express Employment Professionals is seeking a qualified, full-time, permanent Forklift Operator/Material Handler starting immediately!

  • Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator - Melbourne

    Express Employment Professionals

    Melbourne, FL

    • $18.5 USD / hour

    Load and unload products from trucks using a sit-down forklift and hand truck.

  • Forklift Operator - 1st and 2nd Shifts - $23/hr - $25/hr

    Express Employment Professionals

    Random Lake, WI

    • $23 to $25.5 USD / hour

    Forklift Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift - Sheboygan County

  • Forklift Operator

    Express Employment Professionals

    Manchester, NH

    • $22 USD / hour
  • Forklift Operator - Part-Time

    XPO

    East Syracuse, NY

    • $23.43 to $28.81 USD / hour
    • Part-time

    What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO

  • Forklift Operator

    New-Indy Containerboard

    Hickory, NC

    Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.

  • Forklift Operator I

    NFI Industries

    KUTZTOWN, PA

    The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe…

  • Forklift Operator I

    NFI Industries

    WINCHESTER, VA

    • $21.5 to $22.5 USD / hour

    The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe…

  • Forklift Operator II

    NFI Industries

    DALLAS, TX

    The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse environment. The Operator…

  • Forklift Operator

    Lyneer Staffing Solutions

    Goodyear, AZ

    • $18 USD / hour

    Our clients, a third-party logistics and specialized packaging or transport solutions is looking for a Forklift Operator in Goodyear, AZ . In this role, the candidate would be responsible…

  • Forklift Driver- Multiple Shifts

    G.Z.Q.S.O.

    Sterling Heights, MI

    • $17.5 to $19 USD / hour
  • Forklift Operator

    Carolina Container a division of New Indy

    Hickory, NC

    Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.

  • Forklift Operator

    XPO

    Bryan, TX

    • From $22.27 USD / hour

    What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO

  • Forklift Operator

    DHL

    Fort Smith, AR

    • $19.85 USD / hour
  • Forklift Operator

    DHL

    Joliet, IL

  • Entry Warehouse Team Member / Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

    Carriage House Companies, Inc.

    United States

    • $22 USD / hour
  • Entry Warehouse Team Member / Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Salsa

    Carriage House Companies, Inc.

    United States

    • $22.44 USD / hour
  • Forklift Operator II

    Zebra Technologies Corporation

    Kenosha, WI

    • $21 USD / hour
  • Forklift Operator, II

    Zebra Technologies Corporation

    Kenosha, WI

    • $21 USD / hour
  • Forklift Operator

    Reno Airstream Adventures

    Reno, NV

  • Forklift Operator

    DHL

    Clayton, IN

    • $20.5 USD / hour

    The core responsibilities of this role include: -The position is a combination of equipment operator (30-90% depending on production peak times) but will also require the employee to…

  • Sit Down Forklift Operator

    Staffmark

    Jonesboro, AR

    • $17 to $23 USD / hour

    Now hiring for a Sit-Down Forklift Operator – Direct Hire

  • Reach Forklift Operator

    Staffmark

    Redlands, CA

    • $17.9 USD / hour

    Every rack, every pallet, every product - you touch it, you place it, you move it right. As a Reach Forklift Operator in Redlands, your reach truck skills keep the warehouse organized and…

  • Reach Truck Operator

    Staffmark

    Memphis, TN

    • $20 to $21 USD / hour

    As a Reach Truck Operator in Memphis, you’ll make the moves that keep the warehouse alive. You’ll run the reach, handle freight with care, and make sure everything hits the right spot.…

  • Yard Associate (Forklift Operator) - Lubbock, TX

    84 Lumber Company

    Lubbock, TX

    • $15 USD / hour