--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Minneapolis, MN | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/minneapolis-mn" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/minneapolis-mn" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/minneapolis-mn/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Minneapolis, MN # Forklift Operator Jobs in Minneapolis, MN 47 forklift operator openings are live in the Minneapolis, MN area from 24 employers, led by Aerotek, Express Employment Professionals, and Dayton Freight. The middle half of posted salaries runs $40,820–$46,847 a year (median $44,200), from the 94% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN)[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** : 47 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Minneapolis market. **Companies hiring** : 24 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $44,200 : 94% 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/minneapolis-mn/entry-level)14 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 34%. 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 47 Hiring employers 24 Salary coverage 94% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 30 14 companies · $41,600 median Top of market 8 3 companies · $52,385 median Established employers 8 6 companies · $44,720 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $40,820 P50 $44,200 P75 $46,847 P90 $53,063 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 Minneapolis - 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+Minneapolis%2C+MN)[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 Minneapolis, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 47 live roles tracked in this market. - 24 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Minneapolis Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 47 forklift operator openings across 24 employers establish the current Minneapolis opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Aerotek 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 Minneapolis market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 24 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Aerotek logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.aerotek.com.ico&sig=BG3-8gyQjuiWcesFn_zMrVn2yFmfoKpLSXXM08pAvMw) AerotekStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/aerotek)[![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 teams7Open roles](/company/express-employment-professionals)[Dayton FreightTop of market4Open roles](/company/dayton-freight)[![Advance Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.advanceservices.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2Fasinc-favicon-300x300.jpg&sig=jSvrNPZTXkpDeTaLB4FI2MCd1Vh-jFZw1sqIxUHGonk) Advance ServicesEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/advance-services)[![Americold logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americold.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fcropped-Gregicon-v12-scaled-1-180x180.png&sig=65Zghq-8fhj-exIBhIbBBuwcSCf4g338vdclwhF3jcU) AmericoldEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/americold) Fairchild EquipmentStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![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 teams2Open roles](/company/kelly-services-a3336005)[![Masterson Staffing logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mastersonstaffing.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2Ffavicon.svg&sig=boB0HixQL9ePa-5n_fdHrxnh23hQTHfq0T6-jiiI4xc) Masterson StaffingStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/masterson-staffing) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 47 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Hiring For Order Picker- $22.58/$25/Hour- APPLY ASAP!!!Live roleAerotekMaple Grove, Minnesota$46,966Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/hiring-for-order-picker-22-58-25-hour-apply-asap-at-aerotek-7f7e3823-6a71-5899-ae61-0bc7065f1414)[Order PickerEntry-levelAerotekEagan, Minnesota$37,440Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/order-picker-at-aerotek-5aabe8e2-cc92-56bf-87a6-1131a7173351)[Forklift Bindery - 3rd ShiftLive roleMasterson StaffingEagan, Minnesota$40,560Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/forklift-bindery-3rd-shift-at-masterson-staffing-ff9ce598-415f-5898-a248-689339abf576)[Warehouse Order PickerEntry-levelAerotekBloomington, Minnesota$45,760Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/warehouse-order-picker-at-aerotek-66fd0fed-6a23-5ce2-b6b3-b104e064ed65)[ForkliftEntry-levelExpress Employment ProfessionalsSaint Paul, Minnesota$39,520Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/forklift-at-express-employment-professionals-a24ab2a6-f77c-5096-8c1d-254f2880c29d)[Order PickerLive roleAerotekMinneapolis, Minnesota$37,440Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/order-picker-at-aerotek-32b0b1ee-e530-5a82-a464-ff3c888f3637)[Now Hiring: Order Picker / Material Handler | Up To $25.20/hr | Maple Grove, MNLive roleAerotekMaple Grove, Minnesota$46,966Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/now-hiring-order-picker-material-handler-up-to-25-20-hr-maple-grove-26c7b8d9-d457-5343-b526-7cd71c370230)[2nd Shift - Reach Truck OperatorLive roleAdvance ServicesMaple Grove, Minnesota$44,720Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/2nd-shift-reach-truck-operator-at-advance-services-f93fbb14-5866-575b-a4a7-518a6efc2fb9) #### More forklift operator openings in Minneapolis - [1st Shift - Reach Truck Operator · Advance Services](/job/1st-shift-reach-truck-operator-at-advance-services-cd4e7fd2-5077-525d-9190-b3e4e8149da1) - [Warehouse Associate/Order Picker- No Nights or Weekends! · Handi Medical Supply](/job/warehouse-associate-order-picker-no-nights-or-weekends-at-handi-5330a485-02b7-572f-a6e7-7138e1a34404) - [Forklift Operator · Forward](/job/forklift-operator-at-forward-1eb4edd4-9941-5627-8250-cb524fbe3c9d) - [Forklift Mechanic · Associated](/job/forklift-mechanic-at-associated-809f9f41-148e-5949-85f5-cfc5acb6de76) - [Forklift Operator Lead · CrossCountry Salt Lake City, LLC](/job/forklift-operator-lead-at-crosscountry-salt-lake-city-llc-58e95971-fcb3-5077-9bbd-aa5c23210024) - [Forklift Operator · Americold](/job/forklift-operator-at-americold-82a289c6-1d3a-5336-bc88-27328d40fb99) - [Material Handler/Forklift Operator · Kelly Services](/job/material-handler-forklift-operator-at-kelly-services-12e5a26d-5257-59b3-8842-d7a7169b24d4) - [Forklift Operator · Kelly Services](/job/forklift-operator-at-kelly-services-0b0c4d14-3e3e-5e72-b23b-fe093de3575c) - [Hiring For Order Picker- $22.58/hour- APPLY ASAP!! · Aerotek](/job/hiring-for-order-picker-22-58-hour-apply-asap-at-aerotek-313ddd1a-b135-5b9a-a3cd-c622360869cc) - [ORDER PICKER $18/HR TO $21/HR START ASAP -WEEKLY PAY!!! · Aerotek](/job/order-picker-18-hr-to-21-hr-start-asap-weekly-pay-at-aerotek-1628fc3a-30af-5be5-b26b-20a202c4a3f8) - [Detail Order Picker · Express Employment Professionals](/job/detail-order-picker-at-express-employment-professionals-aab41b29-92e3-55ed-8403-434b6f61b93b) - [Forklift Driver (1st and 2nd Shift) · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-driver-1st-and-2nd-shift-at-express-employment-professionals-2886e7f6-82da-57d2-812a-13071327507a) - [Forklift Operator III · AIT Worldwide Logistics](/job/forklift-operator-iii-at-ait-worldwide-logistics-cda217f2-a5c1-52bd-aede-d216294bc9ab) - [Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift · Menasha Corporation](/job/forklift-operator-3rd-shift-at-menasha-corporation-efd616ee-e23f-5f3c-ac8c-60cf7a60259e) - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-35d4152b-469b-5576-9f49-ebb4f879fa16) - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-139d56ab-64c2-5713-94c3-d033b7bc92e9) [Explore all 47 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Minneapolis: 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 Minneapolis? Metaintro tracks 47 live forklift operator openings from 24 employers in the Minneapolis, MN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do forklift operator jobs in Minneapolis pay? The median posted salary is $44,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $40,820 to $46,847. Based on the 94% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Minneapolis? Aerotek, Express Employment Professionals, Dayton Freight, and Advance Services have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 24 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 Minneapolis. [Saint Paul, MN](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/saint-paul-mn)[Sioux Falls, SD](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/sioux-falls-sd) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Minneapolis market. [Warehouse Associate](/jobs/warehouse-associate/locations/minneapolis-mn)[Production Worker](/jobs/production-worker/locations/minneapolis-mn)[Truck Driver](/jobs/truck-driver/locations/minneapolis-mn)[All roles in Minneapolis](/jobs/locations/minneapolis-mn) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Forklift Operator](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/minneapolis-mn/entry-level) Built for career movement ## Turn the Minneapolis forklift operator market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your forklift operator search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)