--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Sacramento, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/sacramento-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-03T04:50:12.171Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/sacramento-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/sacramento-ca/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Sacramento, CA # Forklift Operator Jobs in Sacramento, CA 19 forklift operator openings are live in the Sacramento, CA area from 14 employers, led by Star Staffing, Kelly Services, and United States Cold Storage. The middle half of posted salaries runs $46,800–$53,404 a year (median $49,171), from the 95% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Sacramento%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** : 19 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Sacramento market. **Companies hiring** : 14 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $49,171 : 95% 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/sacramento-ca/entry-level)10 jobs 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 19 Hiring employers 14 Salary coverage 95% Median experience 1.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $46,800 P50 $49,171 P75 $53,404 P90 $60,320 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 Sacramento - 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+Sacramento%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 Sacramento, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 19 live roles tracked in this market. - 14 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Sacramento Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 19 forklift operator openings across 14 employers establish the current Sacramento opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Star Staffing is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 19 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 Sacramento market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 14 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Star Staffing logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starhr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F11%2Fcropped-Star-Staffing-Logo-favicon-180x180.png&sig=WCBXzkNgOYRu9KjJSmjc9AbrIsIfHU4iJf_ld3OnNHs) Star StaffingStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/star-staffing)[![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)[![United States Cold Storage logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uscold.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2Fcropped-cropped-USCS-Site-Icon-2-180x180.png&sig=TN-B45vjhGmKOWA3ELVAKkvpIF0JjSDzbadXUtoheSs) United States Cold StorageStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/united-states-cold-storage)[![XPO logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xpo.com%2Fcdn%2Ffiles%2Fxpo-logo.svg) XPOTop of market2Open roles](/company/xpo)[![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 ServicesStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/advance-services)[![Aerotek logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.aerotek.com.ico&sig=BG3-8gyQjuiWcesFn_zMrVn2yFmfoKpLSXXM08pAvMw) AerotekStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/aerotek)[![Blue Diamond Growers logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fbluediamondgrowers.com.ico) Blue Diamond GrowersEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/blue-diamond-growers) Katalyst HealthCares & Life SciencesEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 19 of 19 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forklift (Automotive) MechanicLive rolePacific Coast ProducersLodi, California$85,280Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-automotive-mechanic-at-pacific-coast-producers-1b954255-d8d8-5319-a3ad-482b9582821f)[Warehouse ForkliftLive roleKelly ServicesSacramento, California$47,840Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/warehouse-forklift-at-kelly-services-e5b39426-ee32-5e1f-a787-007d433dec60)[Industrial Forklift Driver 1Entry-levelBlue Diamond GrowersSacramento, California$61,984Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/industrial-forklift-driver-1-at-blue-diamond-growers-a72cd77d-6b20-57a0-a11e-37095973aa73)[Forklift Operator FTLive roleR+L CarriersWest Sacramento, California$52,624Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-ft-at-r-l-carriers-9b2463a6-9d8f-5df3-936f-01b70bb6ff22)[WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/Reach Truck OperatorEntry-levelUnited States Cold StorageSacramento, California$49,920Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/warehouse-associate-reach-truck-operator-at-united-states-cold-storage-6d743d20-fe51-5245-aace-e6d04eaeb9bb)[WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/Reach Truck OperatorEntry-levelUnited States Cold StorageSacramento, California$49,920Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/warehouse-associate-reach-truck-operator-at-united-states-cold-storage-6b13cc06-fdba-5dde-8387-000ca1bba974)[Stand Up Forklift OperatorLive roleAerotekElk Grove, California$45,760Posted Oct 23, 2026](/job/stand-up-forklift-operator-at-aerotek-24dba9ad-01b8-597c-93b7-d8183722033f)[Seasonal Forklift OperatorEntry-levelPrimo BrandsSacramento, California$49,171Posted Oct 22, 2026](/job/seasonal-forklift-operator-at-primo-brands-d113cd28-f643-5a5a-be8b-ec36151d8baa) #### More forklift operator openings in Sacramento - [Material Handler with Forklift experience · Kelly Services](/job/material-handler-with-forklift-experience-at-kelly-services-eb524628-aaad-5252-ac71-a51f8eb6394f) - [Material Handler *Forklift Exp. Required* - Replenishing · Life-Assist, Inc.](/job/material-handler-forklift-exp-required-replenishing-at-life-assist-inc-44f57680-90f1-5737-86d0-d926502cb0a0) - [Forklift Operator - Part-Time · XPO](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-at-xpo-50f7d6ef-c475-5afe-ad31-4f29ea98e5ac) - [Forklift Operator - Part-Time · XPO](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-at-xpo-f2c4bdb5-b9a0-5879-9c25-d47b1437af35) - [Forklift Operator- 1st shift · Advance Services](/job/forklift-operator-1st-shift-at-advance-services-36766cd8-575a-58d8-968f-4b58d8408b0d) - [High Reach Forklift Operator · UNFI](/job/high-reach-forklift-operator-at-unfi-4d240229-9bb9-5dea-824f-ac7dc649e5f1) - [Forklift Operator · Star Staffing](/job/forklift-operator-at-star-staffing-f3c2050d-1345-52e7-bf0e-8ca7cb1dc14b) - [Forklift Operator · Star Staffing](/job/forklift-operator-at-star-staffing-fa3557e1-d27a-57cc-8230-fe2ddd64cb13) - [Forklift Operator · Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences](/job/forklift-operator-at-we-5d601ca4-7241-53e0-b72b-6bfc872e6fa0) - [Forklift Operator · Star Staffing](/job/forklift-operator-at-star-staffing-a8abe97c-1792-53ff-a0aa-d49b66ccc246) - [Forklift Operator · Protech Staffing Services, Inc.](/job/forklift-operator-at-protech-staffing-services-inc-a9ed9560-6a6b-56c5-995a-7926b3891bf7) [Explore all 19 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Sacramento: 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 Sacramento? Metaintro tracks 19 live forklift operator openings from 14 employers in the Sacramento, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do forklift operator jobs in Sacramento pay? The median posted salary is $49,171 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $46,800 to $53,404. Based on the 95% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Sacramento? Star Staffing, Kelly Services, United States Cold Storage, and XPO have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 14 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 Sacramento. 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