Operations & Logistics · Charlotte, NC

Forklift Operator jobs in Charlotte, NC

Forklift operators move pallets and heavy loads through warehouses and yards, loading trailers, stocking racks, and following strict safety rules around people and product.

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$15–$29/hr
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$44k
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Safe Fleet · Charlotte, NC
$18 per hour

Do you have experience in Driving a Stand-up Forklift? Do you have experience in using RF Scanner? Come join the Safe Fleet Team....... ...the necessary material, parts and packaging. Experience in operating a Stand-up F…

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Forklift Operator

XPO · Charlotte, NC
$28.1 per hour

What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this short video to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock . Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic mat…

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$17 per hour

Maximize your specialized skills! We are urgently hiring expert certified stand up forklift operators for high-bay and narrow-aisle warehouses. This role demands precision and confidence in operating stand-up equipment t…

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Picker / Packer Warehouse Associate

Sonepar · Charlotte, NC

office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North... ...Unloading and loading of CLS transfer trucks with or without forklift Checking, r…

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Flush Truck Operator

Hire Velocity · Charlotte, NC · Full-time
$28 per hour

Now Hiring! CDL Flush Truck Operator in Charlotte, NC You will be responsible for operating and properly maintaining flush trucks throughout the course of the job. *must have Class A or Class B w/tanker* Pay: $28+/hr (Pa…

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Truck Driver / Equipment Operator

Barnhart Crane & Rigging · Charlotte, NC · Full-time

-dimensional loads including modules and oilfield equipment Operate a range of equipment from 53' trailers to multi-axle Handle... ...distribution and load securement Able to operate a variety of forklifts and heavy mach…

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3rd Shift Turret Truck Operator

Solve IMG · Charlotte, NC · Full-time

Reporting to the 3rd Shift Inventory Supervisor, the Turret Truck Operator/ Warehouse Associate is responsible for operating the turret... ..., cherry-pickers, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, scales, and forklifts Stockin…

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What forklift operators earn in Charlotte

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $15–$20 $32k–$41k
Mid level $19–$24 $39k–$49k
Senior $23–$29 $47k–$61k

Adjusted for the Charlotte market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Sit-down and stand-up forkliftsOSHA safety complianceLoad balancingRF scanningTrailer loadingEquipment inspectionSpatial awarenessReliability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What forklift types are you certified on, and which have you run the most?

Be specific: sit-down counterbalance, reach truck, order picker, clamp. Hours on each type tell them more than the certification alone.

Walk me through your daily equipment inspection.

List the real checklist: forks, hydraulics, tires, horn, brakes, battery or propane. A fluent answer signals the habit is genuine.

How do you operate safely in aisles shared with pedestrians?

Mention horn use at intersections, controlled speed, looking in the direction of travel, and stopping when someone is in the aisle. Safety rules, stated simply.

Tell me about a time you caught an unstable or overweight load. What did you do?

Show that you stopped, re-stacked or split the load, and flagged it rather than forcing the lift. Judgment is what they are hiring.

How do you load a trailer to keep weight balanced?

Talk about distributing heavy pallets low and evenly front to back, and following the load plan. It shows you think past your own forks.

What would you do if you clipped a rack or product?

Say you would report it immediately, every time. Companies fire for hidden damage, not for reported accidents.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For forklift operators specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List your OSHA forklift certification and the equipment classes it covers.

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Name each truck type you can run: reach, order picker, clamp, slip-sheet, or stand-up.

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Quantify an incident-free record in months or years; it is the strongest line on this resume.

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Include pallet volumes or trailers loaded per shift to show pace.

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Mention RF scanner and WMS experience, since most operator roles now require both.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Warehouse Associate
02 Forklift Operator
03 Equipment Lead
04 Warehouse Supervisor
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