--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in San Jose, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/san-jose-ca" 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/san-jose-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/san-jose-ca/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · San Jose, CA # Forklift Operator Jobs in San Jose, CA 30 forklift operator openings are live in the San Jose, CA area from 17 employers, led by Clean Harbors, Spec on the Job, and CCC. The middle half of posted salaries runs $43,680–$47,840 a year (median $45,843), from the 77% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+San+Jose%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** : 30 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the San Jose market. **Companies hiring** : 17 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $45,843 : 77% 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/san-jose-ca/entry-level)13 jobs Senior1 jobs Level coverage is 47%. 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 30 Hiring employers 17 Salary coverage 77% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 16 9 companies · $44,283 median Established employers 6 4 companies · $47,840 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $43,680 P50 $45,843 P75 $47,840 P90 $52,655 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 San Jose - 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+San+Jose%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 San Jose, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 30 live roles tracked in this market. - 17 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+San+Jose%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in San Jose Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 30 forklift operator openings across 17 employers establish the current San Jose opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Clean Harbors is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 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 San Jose market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 17 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Clean Harbors logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimagedelivery.net%2Fz_Wy453BBdcodw9FtyvBIA%2Fed6b3bfb-26a2-46cb-0648-a1754b6a6200%2Fpublic) Clean HarborsStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/clean-harbors)[![Spec on the Job logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.haleymarketing.com%2Ftemplates%2F61842%2Flogos%2Fspec-200x200.png) Spec on the JobStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/spec-on-the-job)![CCC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcopyright.com%26sz%3D128) CCCStartups & growing teams2Open roles [DHL GroupTop of market2Open roles](/company/dhl-group) HYDRAStartups & 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 ServicesEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/kelly-services-a3336005) KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLCEmployer profile2Open roles [![Maersk logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maersk.com%2FAssets_sc9%2FMaersk%2Fimages%2Fsmart_banner%2Fmaersk_512x512.png&sig=qVzDRT24_FpNt4kuxvPzIzsSUCGVlce1m8SKLieKWrg) MaerskEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/maersk) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 30 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forklift Operator - 2nd ShiftLive roleCCCTracy, California$43,680Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-2nd-shift-at-ccc-7962fde1-34a5-582d-9b9b-7a0934eed47f)[Forklift Operator- 2nd ShiftLive roleCCCTracy, California$43,680Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-2nd-shift-at-ccc-7b6d6745-16de-5ee6-b4b5-3079d2bc4c51)[High Reach Forklift OperatorLive roleAerotekTracy, California$45,760Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/high-reach-forklift-operator-at-aerotek-21409c7b-e067-5100-8738-5886df21a65c)[Warehouse Associate/Forklift OperatorLive roleTellworks CommunicationsUnion City, California$36,400Posted Oct 22, 2026](/job/warehouse-associate-forklift-operator-at-tellworks-communications-8e31d5a2-60c7-5ceb-97d5-c8976db9bb33)[Forklift OperatorLive roleDHL GroupTracy, CaliforniaPosted Oct 21, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-dhl-group-a0d31ce4-c2c3-5cc3-b46a-2543f3a87cad)[Forklift OperatorLive roleDHL GroupTracy, CaliforniaPosted Oct 21, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-dhl-group-a36faa8a-5cc1-585c-8d14-aa74b20b9d92)[Forklift OperatorLive roleSupply ChainTracy, CaliforniaPosted Oct 21, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-supply-chain-0da93a89-b25b-5582-9ed8-ffeb68285304)[Forklift OperatorLive roleSupply ChainTracy, CaliforniaPosted Oct 21, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-supply-chain-b8dfb783-1720-5b84-83e2-bc613ac0b7c2) #### More forklift operator openings in San Jose - [Forklift Operator III · Kelly Services](/job/forklift-operator-iii-at-kelly-services-5b42d42b-d25c-543e-9217-fb020a05a980) - [Forklift Operator - Part-Time · XPO](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-at-xpo-a3fa05ec-4483-5858-a416-7653aff127b9) - [Warehouse Associate – Forklift Operator · Kelly Services](/job/warehouse-associate-forklift-operator-at-kelly-services-0fb90734-5624-5d49-8b82-e2cac16f197e) - [Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Double Forks - PM Shift · HYDRA](/job/forklift-operator-sit-down-double-forks-pm-shift-at-hydra-384e12e7-6c36-51a7-aca9-49b356aa28a8) - [Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Double Forks - Med-Shift · HYDRA](/job/forklift-operator-sit-down-double-forks-med-shift-at-hydra-1ca8ad47-10db-5726-9be9-40db91f627aa) - [Dockworker/Forklift Operator (TCY) · Xpress Global Systems, LLC](/job/dockworker-forklift-operator-tcy-at-xpress-global-systems-llc-0e582940-79f6-5311-a9c7-5bea38b2bd67) - [Forklift Operator - Part-Time · XPO](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-at-xpo-5b3fb42e-a8c0-5810-aa3d-cbb2168792d8) - [Forklift Operator I · NFI Industries](/job/forklift-operator-i-at-nfi-industries-b24885e4-c676-5452-a0c6-1f405582ee4c) - [Forklift Operator · Clean Harbors](/job/forklift-operator-at-clean-harbors-us-44297198-0c5a-5317-809c-dae0657a6f2b) - [Forklift Operator · Roadrunner Transportation Services, Inc.](/job/forklift-operator-at-roadrunner-transportation-services-inc-649c0929-862b-5612-a554-8ae1aebb1a44) - [Hiring CDL A Yard Hostler/Forklift Operator - $27-$28/hr · Spec on the Job](/job/hiring-cdl-a-yard-hostler-forklift-operator-27-28-hr-at-spec-on-the-c8477521-351f-5a28-9703-95bcd9360dca) - [Forklift Operator - Hayward, CA. · Maersk](/job/forklift-operator-hayward-ca-at-maersk-84b9c303-ef8a-50c6-a2ad-5724f43a4ccf) - [Forklift Operator - Hayward, CA. · Maersk](/job/forklift-operator-hayward-ca-at-maersk-logistics-and-services-usa-inc-2b49bb78-8502-5d36-8c74-c4921250324f) - [Hiring Experienced Reach Truck Operators · Spec on the Job](/job/hiring-experienced-reach-truck-operators-at-spec-on-the-job-c64d3c15-72c5-5251-9448-fb9e6bdd6470) - [Hiring Experienced Forklift Operators · Spec on the Job](/job/hiring-experienced-forklift-operators-at-spec-on-the-job-d1deb4d1-8b71-5405-b949-f053f7d4dd68) - [Forklift Operator I · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC](/job/forklift-operator-i-at-kls-kenco-logistic-services-llc-2e3084ae-352c-566f-a1d4-31c61bf72b95) [Explore all 30 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+San+Jose%2C+CA) ## Forklift Operator jobs in San Jose: 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 San Jose? Metaintro tracks 30 live forklift operator openings from 17 employers in the San Jose, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do forklift operator jobs in San Jose pay? The median posted salary is $45,843 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $43,680 to $47,840. Based on the 77% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in San Jose? Clean Harbors, Spec on the Job, CCC, and DHL Group have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 17 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 San Jose. 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