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Day - Forklift Driver

Your Employment SolutionsSalt Lake City, UTTemporary$20.00/HourlyRate
Agency
Your Employment Solutions
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Job type
Temporary
Pay
$20.00/HourlyRate
Profession
Forklift Operator
Industry
Drivers & Transportation
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$20.00
Weekly
$800
Yearly (full-time)
$41,600

This job pays about $20.00/hour — 15% below the median for Forklift Operator jobs in Utah ($23.58/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Forklift Operator jobs in Utah right now

  • 7 open Forklift Operator jobs in Utah from 1 agency, 4 of them in Salt Lake City.
  • Pay in these listings: $17.00 – $22.50/hour, median $20.00/hour.
  • Typical Forklift Operator pay in Utah: $23.58/hour ($49,046/year, BLS).

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Job description

Forklift Operator – West Valley City, UT Job Summary We're hiring a Forklift Operator in West Valley City paying $20.00/hour on a steady Monday–Friday day shift. If you're comfortable behind the wheel of a sit-down forklift and don't mind getting hands-on with production equipment, this is a solid opportunity with consistent hours and immediate start potential. What You'll Do 
  • Operate a sit-down forklift to move pallets from the salt line area to storage and staging locations
  • Wrap and weigh pallets to meet shipping and inventory standards
  • Stack and put away inventory accurately throughout the facility
  • Run and monitor the salt line/production machine during your shift
  • Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and upkeep on line equipment as needed
  • Lift and handle product up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the shift
  • Follow all safety protocols including proper PPE use at all times
 What You Bring Required 
  • Active forklift certification or demonstrated sit-down forklift experience
  • Bilingual — fluent in both English and Spanish (required for this role)
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently throughout an 8-hour shift
  • Steel toe boots, safety glasses, and long sleeve shirts worn daily (PPE required on the floor)
 Preferred 
  • Prior experience operating production or packaging line equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude — comfortable identifying and reporting basic equipment issues
  • Previous experience in a food, chemical, or industrial manufacturing environment
 Schedule & Shift Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pay & Compensation $20.00 per hour REASONS YOU'LL LOVE WORKING FOR YES!We care about you and work hard to match you the right job! One that fits your skills and needs! Perennial Winner Best of State and consistently Rated Best Company!Your Employment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quick Note about our Hiring Process: You'll complete a brief AI-assisted prescreen to help us qualify you. A member of our team will personally review your responses and follow up with you directly.Need an accommodation or having trouble with AI? Text our office and we'll be happy to help.

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