--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Seattle, WA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/seattle-wa" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:50:12.400Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/seattle-wa" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/seattle-wa/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Seattle, WA # Forklift Operator Jobs in Seattle, WA 19 forklift operator openings are live in the Seattle, WA area from 13 employers, led by Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Sysco, and Supplyone Inc.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $44,460–$51,610 a year (median $47,840), from the 100% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA)[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 Seattle market. **Companies hiring** : 13 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $47,840 : 100% 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/seattle-wa/entry-level)7 jobs Mid-level1 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 19 Hiring employers 13 Salary coverage 100% Median experience 1.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $44,460 P50 $47,840 P75 $51,610 P90 $54,423 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 Seattle - 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+Seattle%2C+WA)[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 Seattle, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 19 live roles tracked in this market. - 13 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Seattle Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 19 forklift operator openings across 13 employers establish the current Seattle opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Oak Harbor Freight Lines 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 Seattle market view into active employers and representative forklift operator openings Employer activity · 13 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [Oak Harbor Freight LinesStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/oak-harbor-freight-lines)[![Sysco logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.sysco.com%2F~%2Fmedia%2FImages%2FS%2FSysco-IR%2Flogo%2Fsysco-share-logo-v2.jpg) SyscoStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/sysco) Supplyone Inc.Startups & growing teams2Open roles [![Uline logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uline.com%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png&sig=LJuEJLDf8HJ1bgPQoGaNRiYebEnEKSAjPp0eUDtOjqk) UlineTop of market2Open roles](/company/uline)[![Aerotek logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.aerotek.com.ico&sig=BG3-8gyQjuiWcesFn_zMrVn2yFmfoKpLSXXM08pAvMw) AerotekEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/aerotek)[![All StarZ Staffing logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allstarzstaffing.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F02%2FLogo-1-olq4gmpxqb67x5xjxrw9orozj4t3y4q0lcju2dgi7g-1.png) All StarZ StaffingEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/all-starz-staffing)[![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 teams1Open roles](/company/express-employment-professionals)[![Floor & Decor logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflooranddecor.com%2Fon%2Fdemandware.static%2FSites-floor-decor-Site%2F-%2Fdefault%2Fdwcd9deab5%2Fimages%2Ffavicon%2Fapple-icon-180x180.png&sig=P8QdRKh8fWb5prIhB4Q-Fb01puQHs5Dr3CgUf1N1UQ8) Floor & DecorStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/floor-and-decor) 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. [Warehouse Forklift OperatorEntry-levelFloor & DecorSeattle, Washington$47,840Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/warehouse-forklift-operator-at-floor-and-decor-8ab66f90-9278-5868-9744-ee66038792e8)[Forklift Operator / PART TIME / NightsLive roleOak Harbor Freight LinesAuburn, Washington$45,094Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-part-time-nights-at-oak-harbor-freight-lines-b91b8077-5845-5673-b3a8-2db91ff8262c)[Evenings - Dock Lead / Forklift Lead / up to $31.24 per hrEntry-levelOak Harbor Freight LinesAuburn, Washington$50,814Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/evenings-dock-lead-forklift-lead-up-to-31-24-per-hr-at-oak-harbor-aac0bb01-1caa-5794-a0e2-ed16a8ab9421)[Part Time Forklift Operator - Morning shiftLive roleOak Harbor Freight LinesAuburn, Washington$45,094Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/part-time-forklift-operator-morning-shift-at-oak-harbor-freight-lines-70cba399-0954-5d6d-9b32-c2582f21fe8b)[Warehouse Order Picker - NightsLive roleUlineTacoma, Washington$58,240Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/warehouse-order-picker-nights-at-uline-5625aafb-72fe-5d08-9f6b-afabcb8eccd1)[Warehouse Order PickerLive roleUlineTacoma, Washington$56,160Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/warehouse-order-picker-at-uline-a419164a-7871-5cae-a578-6ce9eaa4db5b)[Forklift Operators (Marysville)Live roleExpress Employment ProfessionalsMarysville, Washington$44,720Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-operators-marysville-at-express-employment-professionals-e16abda7-dbd4-5734-a1ec-72b975f7e491)[Forklift Operator FTLive roleR+L CarriersTacoma, Washington$52,686Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-ft-at-r-l-carriers-47da00f7-89b2-5134-9f71-eb8a518370f5) #### More forklift operator openings in Seattle - [Reach Forklift Operator · Aerotek](/job/reach-forklift-operator-at-aerotek-8d4ce717-f2fc-5693-a365-24d2be0641c4) - [Forklift Operator · Mclane](/job/forklift-operator-at-mclane-020f227c-012e-5bf7-b28a-faae27870f85) - [Forklift Picker (Cherry Picker) - DAYS in Kent · Wilmar LLC](/job/forklift-picker-cherry-picker-days-in-kent-at-wilmar-llc-4c0c9e3c-f102-5eb9-b847-c5b1dba4f75f) - [Forklift Inbound · Sysco](/job/forklift-inbound-at-sysco-east-texas-division-of-usa-i-fc67d244-9bf7-51cb-84c3-588211653bbc) - [Forklift Inbound · Sysco](/job/forklift-inbound-at-sysco-east-texas-division-of-usa-i-074316bc-8238-5801-bb4f-2b06627d7995) - [Forklift Inbound · Sysco](/job/forklift-inbound-at-sysco-east-texas-division-of-usa-i-2e5a1e44-154e-5a5e-bcbd-075127553699) - [Warehouse Order Picker · Keefe Group](/job/warehouse-order-picker-at-keefe-group-d010c401-c2f2-55f6-813f-3a59b7cbbb28) - [Forklift Operator - Kent, WA · Supplyone Inc.](/job/forklift-operator-kent-wa-at-supplyone-inc-9ed449cf-a95f-55c9-b051-91c5c4573ea9) - [Warehouse Attendant / Forklift Operator · All StarZ Staffing](/job/warehouse-attendant-forklift-operator-at-all-starz-staffing-ec060747-89b3-5079-89c8-d131ef81fe07) - [Production Forklift Operator · The Heico Companies](/job/production-forklift-operator-at-the-heico-companies-47729b6c-e888-5b51-8b95-5dfb924b427a) - [Forklift Operator - Lowell, AR · Supplyone Inc.](/job/forklift-operator-lowell-ar-at-supplyone-inc-05463209-b945-5d1c-9558-a4bae7ad7f10) [Explore all 19 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Seattle: 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 Seattle? Metaintro tracks 19 live forklift operator openings from 13 employers in the Seattle, WA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do forklift operator jobs in Seattle pay? The median posted salary is $47,840 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $44,460 to $51,610. Based on the 100% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Seattle? Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Sysco, Supplyone Inc., and Uline have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 13 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 Seattle. [Portland, OR](/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/portland-or) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Seattle market. 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