--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Chattanooga, TN | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/chattanooga-tn" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:20:12.092Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/chattanooga-tn" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/chattanooga-tn/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Chattanooga, TN # Forklift Operator Jobs in Chattanooga, TN 23 forklift operator openings are live in the Chattanooga, TN area from 11 employers, led by Southern Champion Tray (SCT), KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC, and Express Employment Professionals. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Chattanooga%2C+TN)[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** : 23 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Chattanooga market. **Companies hiring** : 11 : 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-level](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/chattanooga-tn/entry-level)5 jobs Level coverage is 22%. 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 23 Hiring employers 11 Salary coverage 26% Median experience 2.0 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 Chattanooga - 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+Chattanooga%2C+TN)[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 Chattanooga, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 23 live roles tracked in this market. - 11 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Chattanooga%2C+TN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Chattanooga Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 23 forklift operator openings across 11 employers establish the current Chattanooga opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Southern Champion Tray (SCT) is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 23 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 Chattanooga market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 11 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Southern Champion Tray (SCT) logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctray.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2Fcropped-SCT-LOGO-RGB_GREEN-TERTIARY-1.png) Southern Champion Tray (SCT)Established employers5Open roles](/company/southern-champion-tray-sct) KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLCEmployer profile4Open 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 teams3Open roles](/company/express-employment-professionals) Liberty Coca-Cola BeveragesEmployer profile3Open roles Creatblue LLCEmployer profile2Open roles [![Arrow Workforce Solutions logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Farrowworkforce.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2Fcropped-arrow-logo-1-11-300x300.png&sig=sfCZrFxxiBPLXVWazH4W_T_R9-d8yCPTGjigql4e10E) Arrow Workforce SolutionsStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/arrow-workforce-solutions)[![Luttrell Staffing Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luttrellstaffing.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F08%2Fcropped-siteicon-180x180.png&sig=60pD6DFskChZnkpZD6zcd5Hzfhc2Qy-6BgaQlQFKswg) Luttrell Staffing GroupStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/luttrell-staffing-group)[![Mars, Incorporated logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mars.com%2Fsites%2Fg%2Ffiles%2Fdfsbuz106%2Ffiles%2F2019-07%2Fapple-icon-180x180.png&sig=JbFGG4CZPdlY4AJqz-gS20pvzI1tATECpsJVWZiHlFY) Mars, IncorporatedTop of market1Open roles](/company/mars-03549b69) Live opportunity sample · 23 of 23 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forklift OperatorLive roleExpress Employment ProfessionalsDalton, Georgia$29,120Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-9ca93052-5136-538f-bfa6-7d2bc8a87234)[ForkliftLive roleLuttrell Staffing GroupCleveland, Tennessee$31,200Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/forklift-at-luttrell-staffing-group-cc6e971c-e50b-565d-a016-8ed01ec93b3b)[Forklift Operator - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)Live roleSouthern Champion Tray (SCT)Chattanooga, TennesseePosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-day-shift-3-day-12-hour-at-southern-champion-tray-6136fe6b-3f1c-506f-bc36-b36bb516672d)[Forklift Operator - Shipping - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)Live roleSouthern Champion Tray (SCT)Chattanooga, TennesseePosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-shipping-night-shift-3-day-12-hour-at-southern-ecf4c427-9de9-54af-83be-74ea1f69ecc8)[Forklift Operator - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)Live roleSouthern Champion Tray (SCT)Chattanooga, TennesseePosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-day-shift-3-day-12-hour-at-southern-champion-tray-c1b0e69b-c304-509b-8bb5-e5fb9eade349)[Forklift Operator - Shipping - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)Live roleSouthern Champion Tray (SCT)Chattanooga, TennesseePosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-shipping-night-shift-3-day-12-hour-at-southern-85706671-55b8-5566-9699-11a41ef14849)[Material Handler / ForkliftEntry-levelExpress Employment ProfessionalsCleveland, Tennessee$33,280Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/material-handler-forklift-at-express-employment-professionals-afb66c90-c45a-52bd-b9cf-6d7920f65be2)[Forklift Operator - Night Shift (3 Day/ 12 Hour)Live roleSouthern Champion Tray (SCT)Chattanooga, TennesseePosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-night-shift-3-day-12-hour-at-southern-champion-tray-f9b80289-0f3f-5aba-aa30-babd5c3cc6c0) #### More forklift operator openings in Chattanooga - [Forklift Operator · Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages](/job/forklift-operator-at-liberty-coca-cola-beverages-bbeb72cd-eb87-587a-88ae-5e046b04ba2a) - [Experienced Forklift Operator · Sese Industrial Services US Corp](/job/experienced-forklift-operator-at-sese-industrial-services-us-corp-71f3db9f-e6e4-5544-a77b-284d571c131c) - [Forklift Operator · Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages](/job/forklift-operator-at-liberty-coca-cola-beverages-44c7861f-6343-526d-b615-264734bc4efa) - [Forklift Operator - Part-Time · XPO](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-at-xpo-1402b6a0-da50-5101-8bb4-18e5fe625410) - [Forklift Operator-12 Hour Night Shift · Mars, Incorporated](/job/forklift-operator-12-hour-night-shift-at-mars-9ee58a9a-b9e7-5784-a3b7-2695ef6747ff) - [Forklift Operator I - Putaway 2nd Shift M-F · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC](/job/forklift-operator-i-putaway-2nd-shift-m-f-at-kls-kenco-logistic-83731454-f2ef-51a1-bd86-c31457057e24) - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-6a5aa841-592f-536b-8ac2-926a8a027c5e) - [Forklift Operator · Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages](/job/forklift-operator-at-liberty-coca-cola-beverages-b28398c1-44ee-517a-a3c8-0e7142c215e9) - [Forklift Operator – Stand-Up · Creatblue LLC](/job/forklift-operator-stand-up-at-creatblue-llc-7adf6688-0884-5d90-8c21-896415416cc4) - [Forklift Operator – Sit-Down · Creatblue LLC](/job/forklift-operator-sit-down-at-creatblue-llc-667db9c7-9fd6-5691-8452-6f7daf626662) - [Forklift Operator · Novolex](/job/forklift-operator-at-novolex-9136f9a6-0a39-5df1-b1ef-7308b7a97b3c) - [Forklift Chattanooga · Arrow Workforce Solutions](/job/forklift-chattanooga-at-arrow-workforce-solutions-1b16cb0d-ce62-5943-ad61-f1075ddbea75) - [Forklift Operator II · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC](/job/forklift-operator-ii-at-kls-kenco-logistic-services-llc-e81b7974-38bb-5c0e-868b-d0968c02f26a) - [Forklift Operator II · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC](/job/forklift-operator-ii-at-kls-kenco-logistic-services-llc-8faecf2d-b048-57f5-a40f-b3910718b349) - [Forklift Operator II · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC](/job/forklift-operator-ii-at-kls-kenco-logistic-services-llc-ee56d534-0b4b-5980-bcab-a0fc16ebb128) [Explore all 23 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Chattanooga%2C+TN) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Chattanooga: 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 Chattanooga? Metaintro tracks 23 live forklift operator openings from 11 employers in the Chattanooga, TN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Chattanooga? Southern Champion Tray (SCT), KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC, Express Employment Professionals, and Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 11 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 Chattanooga. 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