--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/los-angeles-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/los-angeles-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/los-angeles-ca/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Los Angeles, CA # Forklift Operator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA 82 forklift operator openings are live in the Los Angeles, CA area from 40 employers, led by Express Employment Professionals, Sysco, and Aerotek. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,563–$46,280 a year (median $41,600), from the 85% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[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** : 82 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Los Angeles market. **Companies hiring** : 40 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 85% 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 [Entry-level](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/los-angeles-ca/entry-level)25 jobs Mid-level4 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 37%. 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 82 Hiring employers 40 Salary coverage 85% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 47 23 companies · $39,520 median Established employers 25 12 companies · $45,760 median Top of market 7 4 companies · $54,080 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $38,563 P50 $41,600 P75 $46,280 P90 $51,001 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. 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 Los Angeles - 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+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[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 Los Angeles, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 82 live roles tracked in this market. - 40 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Los Angeles Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 82 forklift operator openings across 40 employers establish the current Los Angeles opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Express Employment Professionals is one of the most active visible employers, with 13 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 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 Los Angeles market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 40 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![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 teams13Open roles](/company/express-employment-professionals)[![Sysco logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.sysco.com%2F~%2Fmedia%2FImages%2FS%2FSysco-IR%2Flogo%2Fsysco-share-logo-v2.jpg) SyscoStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/sysco)[![Aerotek logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.aerotek.com.ico&sig=BG3-8gyQjuiWcesFn_zMrVn2yFmfoKpLSXXM08pAvMw) AerotekEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/aerotek)[![Staff Perm logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaffperm.com%2Fimages%2Fa-master-favicon.ico%3Fcrc%3D4168880392) Staff PermEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/staff-perm)[![Staples logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.staples.com.ico) StaplesEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/staples) Brown & RootEmployer profile3Open roles [Crate & BarrelEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/crate-and-barrel)[![Kelly Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kellyservices.com.mx%2Fhubfs%2Fkelly_Mexico.png&sig=6uFk6Lg_aRr_8tJFHZniV1wk8hlNyBdD3IRfUr402as) Kelly ServicesStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/kelly-services-a3336005) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 82 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forklift OperatorEntry-levelExpress Employment ProfessionalsLos Angeles, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-efc2a3cb-8826-577b-b4a1-91e5897e6e99)[Stocker / Forklift DriverLive roleExpress Employment ProfessionalsCorona, California$39,520Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/stocker-forklift-driver-at-express-employment-professionals-dbf8657d-9274-59dd-8d7f-bed28e53d8fe)[Forklift Driver/Laborer - MarketplaceLive roleOrange County store employer (not explicitly named)Santa Ana, California$43,596Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forklift-driver-laborer-marketplace-at-orange-county-store-employer-5072e38c-6d2a-5132-87b1-b7a4c7cdc295)[Forklift OperatorLive roleAmericoldOntario, California$48,568Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-americold-3a24d6e7-9a5c-51f2-8815-f4cf7aeaf121)[Warehouse Forklift DriverEntry-levelHolman Logistics Option 2Ontario, California$46,280Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/warehouse-forklift-driver-at-holman-logistics-option-2-9a603ad2-b5b4-5db5-9a97-b6e58f3d6eaa)[Forklift Operator - Quick Interviews, Fast StartLive roleAerotekTorrance, California$41,600Posted Oct 31, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-quick-interviews-fast-start-at-aerotek-7333c233-bc36-5a83-90a9-44b64cda0481)[Forklift Operator / Material Handler (2nd shift)Mid-levelKelly ServicesHuntington Beach, California$40,560Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-material-handler-2nd-shift-at-kelly-services-1dfcfd12-d8a3-5e75-8c17-4a46b3028c5f)[Warehouse Order PickerLive roleUlineAnaheim, California$54,080Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/warehouse-order-picker-at-uline-ef463fa0-cc76-5233-8dab-41d3381ab8d2) #### More forklift operator openings in Los Angeles - [Warehouse Order Picker - Nights · Uline](/job/warehouse-order-picker-nights-at-uline-35a5ab95-c75b-51cd-bdc8-7c3e46214c6f) - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-b7487c5a-c84d-5533-9dd0-c0dac2d7c64a) - [Order Selector - Forklift · Shimano North America Holding, Inc.](/job/order-selector-forklift-at-shimano-north-america-holding-inc-dbc7ee52-ca44-5659-8988-2247bf11336c) - [Order Selector - Forklift · Shimano North America Holding, Inc.](/job/order-selector-forklift-at-shimano-north-america-holding-inc-b8ad13ea-5df3-5b3a-bb95-f3654afd34bd) - [Slip Sheet Forklift Drivers · Express Employment Professionals](/job/slip-sheet-forklift-drivers-at-express-employment-professionals-f1125b57-aa42-50ff-ba52-881f0c1fda59) - [Certified Forklift Drivers · Express Employment Professionals](/job/certified-forklift-drivers-at-express-employment-professionals-68875fea-1763-5067-9f0a-e5a7fefe2699) - [Forklift Drivers - Distribution · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-drivers-distribution-at-express-employment-professionals-fbe8a7a6-79b8-51e9-9c98-127bf91a1813) - [Forklift Operator III · AIT Worldwide Logistics](/job/forklift-operator-iii-at-ait-worldwide-logistics-05ce9bb7-7634-556e-aac4-583d8b41815a) - [Cherry Picker Forklift Operator · Xpress Hire LLC](/job/cherry-picker-forklift-operator-at-xpress-hire-llc-62cd4b69-99e4-5f52-9634-4b9227acb979) - [Forklift Driver / Material Handler - Heavy Industrial · Sekurit](/job/forklift-driver-material-handler-heavy-industrial-at-sekurit-09b0a517-d1d6-5831-b3ff-35c88896f06c) - [Forklift Driver / Material Handler - Heavy Industrial Forklift Driver / Material Handler - Heavy Industrial · Veterans Sourcing Group](/job/forklift-driver-material-handler-heavy-industrial-forklift-driver-29763d69-fa51-58a5-8e0c-846f328a20a9) - [Forklift Operator · Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc.](/job/forklift-operator-at-kyocera-document-solutions-america-inc-4be27af8-52c7-520e-b428-fc04e98d090a) - [Forklift Driver (Certified) · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-driver-certified-at-express-employment-professionals-458e2799-5d68-5162-a059-678276105154) - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-86b655dc-af21-53fa-b1a3-9af3d0942f74) - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-619c4f7d-fa63-52b0-983f-c9ccd1288d71) - [Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift · ALU](/job/forklift-operator-2nd-shift-at-alu-9c2eea63-d362-5396-8590-ce080eb47694) [Explore all 82 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Los Angeles: 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 Los Angeles? Metaintro tracks 82 live forklift operator openings from 40 employers in the Los Angeles, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do forklift operator jobs in Los Angeles pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,563 to $46,280. Based on the 85% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Los Angeles? Express Employment Professionals, Sysco, Aerotek, and Staff Perm have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 40 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 Los Angeles. 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