
Day - Forklift Operator
- Agency
- Your Employment Solutions
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $21.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Forklift Operator
- Industry
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Posted
- Oct 26, 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, 3 of them in Salt Lake City.
- Pay in these listings: $17.00 – $23.50/hour, median $20.00/hour.
- Typical Forklift Operator pay in Utah: $23.58/hour ($49,046/year, BLS).
Job description
Forklift Operator Job Summary Join our growing logistics team as a Forklift Operator in West Jordan! Earn $17-19/hour with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. We're looking for an experienced operator to handle both sit-down and stand-up forklifts in a fast-growing warehouse environment. What You'll Do
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move inventory throughout the warehouse
- Load and unload box trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks
- Complete multiple pickups and deliveries, ensuring safe transport of goods
- Assist with loading and unloading cargo, handling products up to 50 lbs
- Track inventory and manage schedules using Excel and Google Sheets
- Maintain positive relationships with vendors and clients through clear communication
- Follow all DOT regulations and safety protocols
- Ensure compliance with warehouse safety standards and delivery schedules
- Valid forklift certification or proven forklift experience
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods
- Experience in warehouse or logistics operations
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Box truck or straight truck driving experience
- DOT Medical Card
- Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
- Previous vendor/client communication experience
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