--- title: "Forklift Operator Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/winston-salem-nc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:10:12.216Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/winston-salem-nc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/forklift-operator/locations/winston-salem-nc/data.json"] --- Forklift Operator market brief · Winston-Salem, NC # Forklift Operator Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC 36 forklift operator openings are live in the Winston-Salem, NC area from 13 employers, led by Supply Chain, Debbie's Staffing, and Advanced Personnel Resources. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,480–$41,236 a year (median $38,667), from the 72% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Winston-Salem%2C+NC)[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** : 36 : Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Winston-Salem market. **Companies hiring** : 13 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $38,667 : 72% 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/winston-salem-nc/entry-level)21 jobs Level coverage is 58%. 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 36 Hiring employers 13 Salary coverage 72% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 23 6 companies · $38,480 median Established employers 8 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $38,480 P50 $38,667 P75 $41,236 P90 $44,720 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 Winston-Salem - 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+Winston-Salem%2C+NC)[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 Winston-Salem, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 36 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+Winston-Salem%2C+NC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/forklift-operator) ## A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Winston-Salem Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 36 forklift operator openings across 13 employers establish the current Winston-Salem opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Supply Chain is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 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 Winston-Salem 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. ![Supply Chain logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsupplychain.com%26sz%3D128) Supply ChainStartups & growing teams8Open roles [![Debbie's Staffing logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.debbiesstaffing.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2Ffavicon.svg&sig=PIPtjV7txtFVf3Rm_7YyNcVf1XotuUM3hBnMqLEXYPs) Debbie's StaffingStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/debbie-s-staffing) Advanced Personnel ResourcesStartups & growing teams4Open roles [DHL GroupEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/dhl-group)[![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 teams3Open roles](/company/express-employment-professionals)[![Herbalife logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.herbalife.com%2Fdmassets%2Fglobal-reusable-assets%2Fbrandmark-logo%2Fh1-header-logo.png) HerbalifeEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/herbalife)[![UFP Industries logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fufpi.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2Fufpi_favicon-300x300.png&sig=4rMBRf9zzn6R_CGKbiS9LdVWKDyWwOc5dlBc3vWMFUE) UFP IndustriesTop of market2Open roles](/company/ufp-industries)[![Hanes Companies logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhanescompanies.com%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=J99DcJdTcYpIykqYkJ_wDy89n8dcfhvAk5S77TVxfaM) Hanes CompaniesTop of market1Open roles](/company/hanes-companies) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 36 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forklift Operator Heights-All ShiftsLive roleHODGEKernersville, North CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-heights-all-shifts-at-hodge-09423141-bdb0-5832-b9ca-c154dc28e57d)[Forklift Driver (7pm-7am)Entry-levelAdvanced Personnel ResourcesWinston-Salem, North Carolina$38,480Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/forklift-driver-7pm-7am-at-advanced-personnel-resources-389938af-75a6-552c-b51c-3826d17706d3)[Forklift OperatorLive roleHanes CompaniesWinston-Salem, North CarolinaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-at-hanes-companies-4a9dc47a-fdaf-5bde-a70a-58c234521ba3)[Forklift/Warehouse Associate-1st ShiftLive roleDebbie's StaffingKernersville, North Carolina$37,440Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-warehouse-associate-1st-shift-at-debbies-staffing-9e18da9b-18ad-5d7c-93ce-fbd392ff192c)[Forklift/Parts Picker-2nd ShiftLive roleDebbie's StaffingKernersville, North Carolina$38,480Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-parts-picker-2nd-shift-at-debbies-staffing-4372ac6e-f1cf-5163-9ef1-63ed73e5b14a)[Forklift/Warehouse Associate- 3rd ShiftLive roleDebbie's StaffingWinston-Salem, North Carolina$38,480Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/forklift-warehouse-associate-3rd-shift-at-debbies-staffing-1077059e-3403-55e8-82ec-9cb5ef622a22)[1st Shift Forklift Dock DriverEntry-levelDebbie's StaffingKernersville, North Carolina$37,440Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/1st-shift-forklift-dock-driver-at-debbies-staffing-515f22b4-b656-56d3-a05a-ab9c54fc628c)[Forklift Operator I, Warehouse (2nd shift)Entry-levelHerbalifeWinston-Salem, North CarolinaPosted Oct 26, 2026](/job/forklift-operator-i-warehouse-2nd-shift-at-herbalife-b94a2687-0dec-5443-bf0f-917d482759ed) #### More forklift operator openings in Winston-Salem - [Forklift Operator · DHL Group](/job/forklift-operator-at-dhl-group-07988721-ef22-56bd-ad8a-a97edff85ea2) - [Forklift Operator · DHL Group](/job/forklift-operator-at-dhl-group-e148f023-a02e-5ee0-a7fa-d8fe76fce9c5) - [Forklift Operator · DHL Group](/job/forklift-operator-at-dhl-group-f6f41835-a893-5a5c-b2a6-ac3d245af7ad) - [Forklift Operator · DHL Group](/job/forklift-operator-at-dhl-group-8aa6f9ca-0bc4-54eb-bd80-adbab40253bb) - [Forklift Operator · Supply Chain](/job/forklift-operator-at-supply-chain-75328b15-e13c-5011-821d-b6cd19355fcc) - [Forklift Operator · Supply Chain](/job/forklift-operator-at-supply-chain-4ee96814-8835-5af3-a6a8-5cb61eb66cb4) - [Forklift Operator · Supply Chain](/job/forklift-operator-at-supply-chain-81a7541e-41bc-58b2-acf3-ac6bf3789f3d) - [Forklift Operator · Supply Chain](/job/forklift-operator-at-supply-chain-f5d40dac-c61d-561b-be6b-d8ff9dd0bca1) - [warehouse order picker · Skilled Trades Services](/job/warehouse-order-picker-at-skilled-trades-services-a70bf417-55a4-54be-8d38-4b3944065c7e) - [2nd Shift Forklift Operator · UFP Industries](/job/2nd-shift-forklift-operator-at-ufp-factory-built-llc-06c44ee1-f357-5b44-b4af-6ebeb9c6aa41) - [1st Shift Forklift Driver · UFP Industries](/job/1st-shift-forklift-driver-at-ufp-factory-built-llc-429e7dd6-e3ba-5756-aba6-89d72f76c14d) - [Forklift Operator · Supply Chain](/job/forklift-operator-at-supply-chain-f2cda282-3746-5ee6-b4c9-47b01febba4a) - [Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals](/job/forklift-operator-at-express-employment-professionals-fda1e702-0e98-5bca-83e2-73473cbff5ad) - [Weekend Reach Truck Operator · Debbie's Staffing](/job/weekend-reach-truck-operator-at-debbies-staffing-23a6d561-9658-57ed-94a8-d643d3a352bf) - [Sit Down Forklift Driver · Advanced Personnel Resources](/job/sit-down-forklift-driver-at-advanced-personnel-resources-ee626297-15e2-5409-8c15-dd095223e6a5) - [Forklift Operator, Packaging (BT Stacker) · Herbalife](/job/forklift-operator-packaging-bt-stacker-at-herbalife-6786a945-be55-584a-8048-32e1dd57dd89) [Explore all 36 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Forklift+Operator+jobs+in+Winston-Salem%2C+NC) ## Forklift Operator jobs in Winston-Salem: 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 Winston-Salem? Metaintro tracks 36 live forklift operator openings from 13 employers in the Winston-Salem, NC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do forklift operator jobs in Winston-Salem pay? The median posted salary is $38,667 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,480 to $41,236. Based on the 72% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Winston-Salem? Supply Chain, Debbie's Staffing, Advanced Personnel Resources, and DHL Group 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 Winston-Salem. 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