--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Des Moines, IA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/des-moines-ia" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Forklift Operator market brief · Des Moines, IA # Forklift Operator Jobs in Des Moines, IA 8 forklift operator openings are live in the Des Moines, IA area from 6 employers, led by Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., R+L Carriers, and HVAC Manufacturing Organization. Data updated Oct 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[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 Des Moines market. **Companies hiring** : 6 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **30-day momentum** : Newly active market : 0 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window. **Median compensation** : Coverage below gate : Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold. ## 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-level3 jobs Level coverage is 38%. 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 Prior window 0 Salary coverage 38% Median experience 1.0 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 Des Moines - 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+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[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 Des Moines, 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 Oct 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Des Moines 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 Des Moines opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. 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 Des Moines 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. [![Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Folddominionfreightline.com%2Ffavicon.ico) Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.Top of market2Open roles](/company/old-dominion-freight-line-inc)[![R+L Carriers logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rlcarriers.com%2FContent%2FImages%2FIcons%2FSite%2Fapple-touch-icon-152x152.png&sig=puX0gevSu5mcH2ojN_4yxl_oTSRlOg2_R4A5rAh9RbE) R+L CarriersStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/r-l-carriers)[HVAC Manufacturing OrganizationEmployer profile1Open roles](/company/hvac-manufacturing-organization)[Mrs. Clark’s FoodsStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/mrs-clarks-foods)[onelineageEmployer profile1Open roles](/company/onelineage)[TIG Distributing Inc.Employer profile1Open roles](/company/tig-distributing-inc) 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. [High Reach Forklift Driver - 1st shiftLive roleonelineageAltoona, IowaPosted Sep 30, 2026](/job/high-reach-forklift-driver-1st-shift-at-onelineage-26ff07d9-9bb2-5dc3-bcfb-e4fc54aaf3f8)[Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - $28.75/hr - NightsLive roleOld Dominion Freight Line, Inc.Ankeny, IowaPosted Sep 29, 2026](/job/dock-worker-forklift-operator-28-75-hr-nights-at-old-dominion-freight-c04c22d1-a834-5ed0-b370-2014f73bdbf0)[Counter Sales - Warehouse - Forklift AssociateEntry-levelHVAC Manufacturing OrganizationUrbandale, IowaPosted Sep 24, 2026](/job/counter-sales-warehouse-forklift-associate-at-hvac-manufacturing-1ce959c9-5eb3-5768-83f4-2bf22c77b718)[Forklift Operator - 2nd shiftEntry-levelMrs. Clark’s FoodsAnkeny, Iowa$39,520Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-2nd-shift-at-mrs-clarks-foods-1dbda8eb-a10c-58bd-b86b-7d18921ddddd)[Forklift Operator FTLive roleR+L CarriersDes Moines, Iowa$52,811Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-ft-at-r-l-carriers-4881703a-8307-5be3-9d46-f1e7a4e847f3)[Forklift Operator FTLive roleR+L CarriersDes Moines, Iowa$52,811Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-ft-at-r-l-carriers-5e251c08-aa95-58c2-b0ba-96e9095fd414)[Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - $28.75/hr - Evenings/NightsLive roleOld Dominion Freight Line, Inc.Ankeny, IowaPosted Sep 2, 2026](/job/dock-worker-forklift-operator-28-75-hr-evenings-nights-at-old-00f5fe34-4d9e-582a-aa9a-bea0e72d16a8)[Forklift OperatorEntry-levelTIG Distributing Inc.Des Moines, IowaPosted Aug 17, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-tig-distributing-inc-e2db5994-c5b3-5cd8-bb4f-42316ee4c6c3) [Explore all 8 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Des Moines: 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 Des Moines? Metaintro tracks 8 live forklift operator openings from 6 employers in the Des Moines, IA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Des Moines? Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., R+L Carriers, HVAC Manufacturing Organization, and Mrs. Clark’s Foods 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 Des Moines. [Omaha, NE](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/omaha-ne)[Kansas City, MO](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/kansas-city-mo)[Columbia, MO](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/columbia-mo) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Des Moines market. 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