--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Champaign, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/champaign-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-10T05:10:12.335Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/champaign-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/champaign-il/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Champaign, IL # Forklift Operator Jobs in Champaign, IL 8 forklift operator openings are live in the Champaign, IL area from 6 employers, led by CJ Logistics America, Flex-N-Gate, and Crown Equipment Corporation. Data updated Nov 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Champaign%2C+IL)[Browse all Forklift Operator markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 8 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Champaign market. **Companies hiring** : 6 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level2 jobs Level coverage is 25%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 8 Hiring employers 6 Salary coverage 88% Median experience 1.5 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live forklift operator listings in Champaign - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Champaign%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare forklift operator opportunities in Champaign, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 8 live roles tracked in this market. - 6 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Champaign%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Champaign Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 8 forklift operator openings across 6 employers establish the current Champaign opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers CJ Logistics America is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Champaign market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 6 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![CJ Logistics America logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Famerica.cjlogistics.com%2Fhubfs%2FCJL-logo-vertical.png&sig=9b1Mtwp2R7zdu3LqrmYmKdUbvO5BN95flOXAWGwhSzg) CJ Logistics AmericaStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/cj-logistics-america)[![Flex-N-Gate logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflex-n-gate.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ffbrfg%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png%3Fv%3Drebootv1&sig=UmeIntNfH5_MXk1yqZYCNc_GatUTB-06_2FLDurxSCk) Flex-N-GateTop of market2Open roles](/company/flex-n-gate)[![Crown Equipment Corporation logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crown.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fcrown%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=JJtYK6zj9gsC-Aobo24bUVaHakEecqz6kaNt34hJPQo) Crown Equipment CorporationStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/crown-equipment-2e88132b) Employer Name Not ProvidedEmployer profile1Open roles [![Express Employment Professionals logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.expresspros.com.ico&sig=pujImg_N_bnbRWPr-QWpMqTCUhr0rMeEVDfw4YhU5B0) Express Employment ProfessionalsStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/express-employment-professionals)[![Mclane logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mclaneco.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2Ffavicon.png&sig=cTw_xdsp416a7v65A6IGdXAB95DJEpN6cM08zgx241g) MclaneEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/aa224) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 8 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forklift OperatorLive roleMclaneDanville, Illinois$48,880](/job/forklift-operator-at-mclane-67bfaee3-e7fc-5b24-b52d-741a4584f4ef)[Forklift Operator - (2nd Shift)Entry-levelCJ Logistics AmericaChampaign, Illinois$40,268Posted Nov 5, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-2nd-shift-at-cj-logistics-america-f9e48cdd-e0a1-5a50-8e5f-21106e23aced)[2nd Shift CDL Spotter/Forklift DriverLive roleFlex-N-GateUrbana, Illinois$50,960Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/2nd-shift-cdl-spotter-forklift-driver-at-flex-n-gate-4723e72d-bf97-5a5b-a268-3559515b7b43)[3rd Shift CDL Spotter/Forklift DriverLive roleFlex-N-GateUrbana, Illinois$50,960Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/3rd-shift-cdl-spotter-forklift-driver-at-flex-n-gate-88e2b6f6-329b-54e3-beef-9c94d44d4ffe)[Forklift OperatorLive roleExpress Employment ProfessionalsChampaign, Illinois$33,280Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-912381c7-9ab0-56e5-9a27-6660b522d103)[FORKLIFT OPERATOR 1Live roleEmployer Name Not ProvidedChampaign, IllinoisPosted Oct 24, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-1-at-employer-name-not-provided-325795c9-3e71-56ed-96d9-deeb1ee35922)[Forklift Operator (3rd shift)Live roleCJ Logistics AmericaChampaign, Illinois$40,268Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-3rd-shift-at-cj-logistics-hr-team-fdd0a039-1176-54e4-bd35-402e3f45ce51)[Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift TechnicianEntry-levelCrown Equipment CorporationChampaign, Illinois$47,840Posted Sep 8, 2026](/job/mechanic-auto-diesel-forklift-technician-at-c0000169989p-f3cf83aa-a8a6-5a8b-bf1a-7b06cd80fa4d) [Explore all 8 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Champaign%2C+IL) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Champaign: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many forklift operator jobs are open in Champaign? Metaintro tracks 8 live forklift operator openings from 6 employers in the Champaign, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Champaign? CJ Logistics America, Flex-N-Gate, Crown Equipment Corporation, and Employer Name Not Provided have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 6 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Forklift Operator demand around Champaign. 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More markets appear here after they clear Metaintro's data gate. ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Champaign market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) - [US hiring reportDated counts of job listings and hiring companies by role and city.](/jobs/report) Built for career movement ## Turn the Champaign forklift operator market into your next move. 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