--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Milwaukee, WI | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/milwaukee-wi" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:10:12.320Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/milwaukee-wi" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/milwaukee-wi/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Milwaukee, WI # Forklift Operator Jobs in Milwaukee, WI 69 forklift operator openings are live in the Milwaukee, WI area from 36 employers, led by KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC, Express Employment Professionals, and Zebra Technologies Europe Limited. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$45,682 a year (median $42,598), from the 62% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI)[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** : 69 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Milwaukee market. **Companies hiring** : 36 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $42,598 : 62% 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/milwaukee-wi/entry-level)29 jobs Level coverage is 42%. 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 69 Hiring employers 36 Salary coverage 62% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 33 15 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 14 9 companies · $43,680 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $41,600 P50 $42,598 P75 $45,682 P90 $50,294 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 Milwaukee - 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+Milwaukee%2C+WI)[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 Milwaukee, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 69 live roles tracked in this market. - 36 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Milwaukee Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 69 forklift operator openings across 36 employers establish the current Milwaukee opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 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 Milwaukee market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 36 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLCEmployer profile7Open 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 teams5Open roles](/company/express-employment-professionals)[![Zebra Technologies Europe Limited logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zebra.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fzebra_dam%2Fglobal%2Fzcom-web-production%2Fweb-production-graphics%2Fweb-logos%2Fzebra-logo-stacked-photography-website-250x250.jpg&sig=waGiQR7uMczQQ6767QEoCwje850cmzh1-2YdgbIplqg) Zebra Technologies Europe LimitedStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/zebra-technologies-europe-limited)[![Aerotek logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.aerotek.com.ico&sig=BG3-8gyQjuiWcesFn_zMrVn2yFmfoKpLSXXM08pAvMw) AerotekStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/aerotek)[LanceSoftStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/lancesoft)[![SITE Staffing Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sitestaffinginc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F05%2Fcropped-favicon-red-180x180.png&sig=iE1Q9dXI388kXRyALk1FI-pThAxk0OU26I_NL3uu6oQ) SITE Staffing Inc.Startups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/site-staffing-inc)[![Crown Equipment Corporation logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crown.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fcrown%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=JJtYK6zj9gsC-Aobo24bUVaHakEecqz6kaNt34hJPQo) Crown Equipment CorporationEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/crown-equipment-2e88132b) Fairchild EquipmentEmployer profile2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 69 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Order PickerEntry-levelAerotekKenosha, Wisconsin$42,640Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/order-picker-at-aerotek-6afa53e2-bb58-54cd-994c-0b83eec4d249)[Forklift OperatorLive roleHatch Staffing ServicesMilwaukee, Wisconsin$41,600Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-hatch-staffing-services-1e808b8e-bb0c-5627-9ced-8b97bd25cd19)[Material Handler - Forklift Driver - 2nd shiftLive roleEmersonSouth Milwaukee, Wisconsin$46,779Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/material-handler-forklift-driver-2nd-shift-at-emerson-6528b47f-ddf2-5371-9cb7-72c3b6ce0202)[Forklift Operator - Part-TimeLive roleXPOFranklin, Wisconsin$62,254Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-at-xpo-be1aab84-8e2b-54dc-9a3c-73666e3dacdd)[Forklift Operator - 2nd ShiftLive roleSaputoCaledonia, Wisconsin$56,451Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-2nd-shift-at-saputo-d2531634-7458-5dcf-991d-caf5a7eff993)[Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift TechnicianEntry-levelCrown Equipment CorporationNew Berlin, WisconsinPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/mechanic-auto-diesel-forklift-technician-at-crown-equipment-a6abeb1e-1645-5290-94eb-66914abf7d9c)[Forklift OperatorEntry-levelMaerskOak Creek, Wisconsin$41,600Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-maersk-bd1b45f7-09d8-55b6-ac78-c9793df9b4a4)[Forklift Operator- 2nd & 3rd ShiftEntry-levelSellars Absorbent MaterialsMilwaukee, WisconsinPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-2nd-and-3rd-shift-at-sellars-absorbent-materials-4b3dc33c-c845-5714-8fe8-0158b44201e3) #### More forklift operator openings in Milwaukee - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-4a88490b-18f3-5ac2-a4e0-f8f6961d99c5) - [Forklift Operator I - 2nd shift · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC](/job/forklift-operator-i-2nd-shift-at-kls-kenco-logistic-services-llc-ff8369a5-8635-571d-a0a8-a8a403a7cd75) - [Forklift Operator II · Zebra Technologies Europe Limited](/job/forklift-operator-ii-at-zebra-technologies-europe-limited-05189798-7457-5955-9fa6-2d53426168ac) - [Forklift Operator, II · Zebra Technologies Europe Limited](/job/forklift-operator-ii-at-zebra-technologies-europe-limited-dbedbec6-1332-598d-8bcc-e2f0ae1e90a3) - [Forklift Service Road Technician - Racine and Kenosha · Fairchild Equipment](/job/forklift-service-road-technician-racine-and-kenosha-at-fairchild-297d086b-3f51-5c88-982a-3431bcefa13f) - [Order Picker-1st Shift Quick Start! · Aerotek](/job/order-picker-1st-shift-quick-start-at-aerotek-87a833cf-4238-5ac9-9d1c-b2e4e5107f0a) - [Forklift Operator · LanceSoft](/job/forklift-operator-at-lancesoft-ea517013-0e71-5343-8b30-55a3fa44a1f3) - [Forklift Operator- Load/Unloader $20/hr 10a-9p Airport Area · Next Level Staffing](/job/forklift-operator-load-unloader-20-hr-10a-9p-airport-area-at-next-75626f7b-7614-52b7-bc0e-51a51f993f2b) - [Pick/Pack/ Forklift Operators- All Shifts/Franklin Area · Next Level Staffing](/job/pick-pack-forklift-operators-all-shifts-franklin-area-at-next-level-2abf8661-c174-580c-a99a-7ba982e716a9) - [Forklift Operator · LanceSoft](/job/forklift-operator-at-lancesoft-f11ae161-05a2-520b-a355-c9144ff511a3) - [Forklift Operator · LanceSoft](/job/forklift-operator-at-lancesoft-ee4dae2a-f7ad-59ab-9da1-f8201a0c00ed) - [Forklift Operator · LanceSoft](/job/forklift-operator-at-lancesoft-9f210a67-ad25-513f-a538-06ff84c13f97) - [Order Picker - 3rd Shift · Aerotek](/job/order-picker-3rd-shift-at-aerotek-133ec5d6-4ad1-55d0-9429-bedf83927264) - [Order Picker · Express Employment Professionals](/job/material-handler-forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-09bf55b5-0829-53af-b3c2-6b58afaa9a97) - [Forklift Operator - 1st Shift · WSI Standard](/job/forklift-operator-1st-shift-at-wsi-standard-41c72b06-e7b9-5a52-8558-a7e1c702da73) - [Site Forklift Technician · Concentric LLC](/job/site-forklift-technician-at-concentric-llc-f969f2be-274c-5ceb-8e30-32518bed4246) [Explore all 69 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Milwaukee%2C+WI) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Milwaukee: 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 Milwaukee? Metaintro tracks 69 live forklift operator openings from 36 employers in the Milwaukee, WI area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do forklift operator jobs in Milwaukee pay? The median posted salary is $42,598 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $45,682. Based on the 62% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Milwaukee? KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC, Express Employment Professionals, Zebra Technologies Europe Limited, and Aerotek have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 36 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 Milwaukee. 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