- Open jobs
- 34
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $18.50/hour
- Pay range
- $16.00 – $32.50/hour
- Median wage in the US (BLS)
- $22.32/hour
Day - Forklift Operator
Days - Forklift (001)
Day - Forklift Driver
Forklift Operator –days- (weekend shift)
Forklift op 3rd shift
Forklift Operator
Forklift Material Handler
Certified Forklift Operator
Pie Forklift Dock Support Swings
Forklift Associate
Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator North Buford GA
Forklift Operator / Delivery Driver
Stand-up Forklift Operator
Inventory Specialist and Cherry Picker
Reach Truck Operator
Morris: Forklift Operator
December 2026 Cherry Picker/ Reach Operator in Stone Mountain
All Shifts-Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator
MHE Operator - Order Picker/Cherry Picker
Stand Up Forklift Operator
Forklift Operators
PIT-Operator - Reach Truck & Order Picker
Yard Associate Forklift Job
Forklift Operator
Cherry Picker Warehouse Position in Norcross
Forklift Operator
Warehouse Cherry Picker/Forklift
Forklift Operator pay in the USA
The median wage for Forklift Operator jobs in the US is $22.32 per hour ($46,426 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $18.50/hour, from $16.00 to $32.50. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Forklift Operator jobs
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Staffing Solutions | 11 | $18.00/hr |
| Your Employment Solutions | 8 | $20.00/hr |
| NEXTAFF | 6 | $18.25/hr |
| Express Employment Professionals | 4 | $23.00/hr |
| Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) | 3 | $18.50/hr |
| Shiftfillers | 2 | $16.00/hr |
Forklift Operator jobs by state
FAQ
How much does a Forklift Operator make in the USA?
The median wage for Forklift Operator jobs in the US is $22.32 per hour (about $46,426 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Forklift Operator jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $18.50 per hour.
How many Forklift Operator jobs are open in the USA?
34 Forklift Operator jobs from 6 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.