--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Rochester, NY | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/rochester-ny" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:20:12.181Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/rochester-ny" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/rochester-ny/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Rochester, NY # Forklift Operator Jobs in Rochester, NY 9 forklift operator openings are live in the Rochester, NY area from 6 employers, led by Koch, LiDestri Foods, and XPO. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY)[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** : 9 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Rochester market. **Companies hiring** : 6 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## 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 33%. 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 9 Hiring employers 6 Salary coverage 100% 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 Rochester - 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+Rochester%2C+NY)[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 Rochester, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 9 live roles tracked in this market. - 6 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Rochester Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 9 forklift operator openings across 6 employers establish the current Rochester opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Koch is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 9 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 Rochester 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. [![Koch logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkochinc.com%2Fassets%2FK-symbol-180x180.png&sig=qgg4S756jNT91hXFDghPO-WbUsiuQidzksYwhr-iEOA) KochEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/koch-9db09555)[LiDestri FoodsEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/lidestri-foods)[![XPO logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xpo.com%2Fcdn%2Ffiles%2Fxpo-logo.svg) XPOTop of market2Open roles](/company/xpo) Nesco ResourceStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Palmer Food Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmerfoods.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2F2022-01_pfs_wp_favicon-300x300-1.png&sig=p7bkC6dE4QLI_o2tSSEbn3UvFr8I6nWdnrhBdtmmQ4Q) Palmer Food ServicesStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/palmer-food-services)[![Staples Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.staplespromo.com%2Ffavicon.ico) Staples Inc.Startups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/staples-21b328d8) Live opportunity sample · 9 of 9 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forklift Operator - 12 hour nights (6pm-6:30am)Live roleLiDestri FoodsRochester, New York$47,632Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-12-hour-nights-6pm-6-30am-at-lidestri-foods-7c8a0364-bb9e-50bb-9743-145abd593dae)[Warehouse Order Picker Part Time 1st ShiftLive roleStaples Inc.Rochester, New York$42,640Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/warehouse-order-picker-part-time-1st-shift-at-staples-inc-2a5b49e2-ac94-59fb-9de9-1f0213ae59ae)[Forklift Operator - Part-TimeLive roleXPORochester, New York$48,734Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-at-xpo-a48ab435-3190-5e81-80b3-edf741e1c59f)[Forklift Operator - 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm)Live roleLiDestri FoodsRochester, New York$45,552Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-1st-shift-6am-2-30pm-at-lidestri-foods-9ceaa775-6db7-5cbb-b397-aa30cb7c1db7)[Forklift OperatorEntry-levelKochBatavia, New York$49,920](/job/forklift-operator-at-koch-f66c9d71-c78f-50d1-bff2-ffa2034185c6)[Forklift OperatorEntry-levelKochBatavia, New York$49,920](/job/forklift-operator-at-koch-954660ed-fdf5-5383-8b2b-334e390fd77e)[Forklift OperatorLive roleXPORochester, New York$48,734Posted Oct 15, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-xpo-bc2f528b-0cc1-5090-b55e-c734affab3e2)[Reach Truck Operator- Mid-ShiftLive rolePalmer Food ServicesRochester, New York$37,440Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/reach-truck-operator-mid-shift-at-palmer-food-services-8c5d9cc9-9b8c-5b3b-9da7-ea1a7de3b24e) #### More forklift operator openings in Rochester - [Forklift Operator/Film Washer · Nesco Resource](/job/forklift-operator-film-washer-at-nesco-resource-875a2382-afe3-5fbf-866b-e734bb6b6840) [Explore all 9 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Rochester: 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 Rochester? Metaintro tracks 9 live forklift operator openings from 6 employers in the Rochester, NY area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Rochester? Koch, LiDestri Foods, XPO, and Nesco Resource 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 Rochester. [Scranton, PA](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/scranton-pa)[Albany, NY](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/albany-ny) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Rochester market. [Warehouse Associate](/jobs/warehouse-associate/locations/rochester-ny)[Production Worker](/jobs/production-worker/locations/rochester-ny)[Truck Driver](/jobs/truck-driver/locations/rochester-ny)[All roles in Rochester](/jobs/locations/rochester-ny) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. More markets appear here after they clear Metaintro's data gate. Built for career movement ## Turn the Rochester 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+Rochester%2C+NY)[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)