Forklift Operator market brief · Memphis, TN
Forklift Operator Jobs in Memphis, TN
There are 136 open forklift operator jobs in Memphis, TN as of Nov 14, 2026; median listed pay $39,520 a year; 28 posted in the last 7 days. 36 employers are hiring, led by Supply Chain, Supreme Staffing, and DHL Group. Openings are up 56% from 87 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $36,920–$42,328 a year, from the 58% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 14, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 136
- Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Memphis market.
Companies hiring
- 36
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 56%
- 87 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $39,520
- 58% 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 53%. 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
136
Prior window
87
Salary coverage
58%
Median experience
1.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
74
18 companies · $39,520 median
Established employers
52
9 companies
Top of market
5
4 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$36,920
P50
$39,520
P75
$42,328
P90
$52,748
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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- Open live forklift operator listings in Memphis
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare forklift operator opportunities in Memphis, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 136 live roles tracked in this market.
- 36 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 14, 2026.
A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Memphis
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
136 forklift operator openings across 36 employers establish the current Memphis opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Supply Chain is one of the most active visible employers, with 34 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 · 36 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 136 matches
Representative openings
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Forklift Operator jobs in Memphis: 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 Memphis?
Metaintro tracks 136 live forklift operator openings from 36 employers in the Memphis, TN area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for forklift operator jobs changing in Memphis?
Openings rose 56%, from 87 in the prior 30 days to 136 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do forklift operator jobs in Memphis pay?
The median posted salary is $39,520 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $36,920 to $42,328. Based on the 58% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Memphis?
Supply Chain, Supreme Staffing, DHL Group, and Aerotek have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 36 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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Labor market data
Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Memphis 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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