Forklift Operator market brief · Denver, CO
Forklift Operator Jobs in Denver, CO
There are 29 open forklift operator jobs in Denver, CO as of Nov 15, 2026; median listed pay $43,680 a year; 3 posted in the last 7 days. 21 employers are hiring, led by DSV, 48forty Solutions, and HelloFresh. Openings are down 17% from 35 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$47,840 a year, from the 72% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 15, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 29
- Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Denver market.
Companies hiring
- 21
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Down 17%
- 35 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $43,680
- 72% of listings provide usable compensation data.
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
Level coverage is 31%. 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
29
Prior window
35
Salary coverage
72%
Median experience
1.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
15
11 companies · $43,160 median
Established employers
7
6 companies · $47,840 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$41,600
P50
$43,680
P75
$47,840
P90
$49,608
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare forklift operator opportunities in Denver, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 29 live roles tracked in this market.
- 21 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 15, 2026.
A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Denver
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
29 forklift operator openings across 21 employers establish the current Denver opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
DSV is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 21 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 29 matches
Representative openings
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More forklift operator openings in Denver
- Forklift Driver: 5PM-5:30AM Wed-Sat · DSV
- Food, Safety and Quality Forklift Operator · HelloFresh
- Stand-Up Forklift Operator · Harlan Bakeries LLC
- Food, Safety and Quality Forklift Operator · HelloFresh
- Sit Down Forklift Operator - Team A · PLA
- Material Handler Forklift · MedNational Staffing
- Material Handler Forklift · Crossfire
- Forklift Material Handler · Aerotek
- Warehouse Forklift Operator · Automotive and Industrial Distributors of Billings
- Manufacturing Forklift/Machine Operator 4am - 4:30pm · The Kroger Co.
- Forklift Operator II · NFI Industries
- Forklift Operator - Pallet Services · 48forty Solutions
- Experienced Clamp/Forklift Operators Aurora · Kelly Services
- Forklift Operator - Full Time · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Operator · Mclane
- Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator 2nd Shift · Lineage
Forklift Operator jobs in Denver: 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.
- 01
How many forklift operator jobs are open in Denver?
Metaintro tracks 29 live forklift operator openings from 21 employers in the Denver, CO area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for forklift operator jobs changing in Denver?
Openings fell 17%, from 35 in the prior 30 days to 29 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do forklift operator jobs in Denver pay?
The median posted salary is $43,680 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $47,840. Based on the 72% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Denver?
DSV, 48forty Solutions, HelloFresh, and Kelly Services have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 21 hiring employers.
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Related roles
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Labor market data
Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Denver market
- Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.
- Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.
- 2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.
- WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.
- Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.
- Second chance jobs by stateEmployers with public evidence they hire people with records, graded A to D.
- Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.
- US hiring reportDated counts of job listings and hiring companies by role and city.
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