$22.5 per hour
Reach Operator Operate reach truck equipment to safely move, pick, replenish, stage, and organize inventory while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and warehouse safety standards. Company Profile A global consumer prod…
Operations & Logistics · Los Angeles, CA
Forklift Operator jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Forklift operators move pallets and heavy loads through warehouses and yards, loading trailers, stocking racks, and following strict safety rules around people and product.
274
Open roles today
$19–$37/hr
Typical pay range
$55k
Median, full-time
5
Fresh in this list
No email, no resume, no sign-up. Save any listing below and you start anonymously.
You're signed in. Saving a listing drops it straight into your pipeline.
01
Open forklift operator roles
11 shown of 274 · sorted by freshness
$20.5 per week
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of…
begins accruing immediately at start of employment (unless seasonal) ~ Shifts are 9:10 AM-5:40 PM (8-10 hour shifts are typical) ~ Operational 7 days/week ~ Weekends are worked ~ Black-out periods (no PTO usage) for busy…
Your certification and safety record are highly valued! We are urgently seeking sit down forklift operators for immediate placement in high-capacity distribution centers. This crucial role requires precision, expertise,…
A respected law firm is seeking a skilled Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join its team. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience who is l…
$19 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…
$17.5 per hour
Description Sit-Down Forklift Operator – 1st Shift Location: Commerce, CA Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour Shift: 1st Shift Schedule: Must be available to work weekends Job Description We are currently seeking an experienced Si…
$23 per hour
skills Computer literacy Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to perform heavy lifting Experience in warehouse operations General labor skills Why Work Here? Join a team that values safety and cleanliness in a high…
$20 per hour
Description Clamp Forklift Operator Location: East Los Angeles, CA Join Our Team! We are currently hiring experienced Clamp Forklift Operators for a warehouse facility in East Los Angeles. This is a great opportunity for…
$26.05 - $32.04 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…
and relay, written and verbal instructions. The ability to operate various hand and power tools when needed. The ability to operate... ...handling equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts when needed.…
02
What forklift operators earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $40k–$51k |
| Mid level | $24–$29 | $49k–$61k |
| Senior | $28–$37 | $59k–$76k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.
03
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Sit-down and stand-up forkliftsOSHA safety complianceLoad balancingRF scanningTrailer loadingEquipment inspectionSpatial awarenessReliability
04
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.
05
Resume tips that move the needle
For forklift operators specifically — generic advice costs you here
01
List your OSHA forklift certification and the equipment classes it covers.
02
Name each truck type you can run: reach, order picker, clamp, slip-sheet, or stand-up.
03
Quantify an incident-free record in months or years; it is the strongest line on this resume.
04
Include pallet volumes or trailers loaded per shift to show pace.
05
Mention RF scanner and WMS experience, since most operator roles now require both.
06
Where this role goes
Typical progression
01
Warehouse Associate
02
Forklift Operator
03
Equipment Lead
04
Warehouse Supervisor
Ten quiet minutes a day
Applying for forklift operator jobs in Los Angeles?
Robbi carries this page into your first day: your role, your city, your shift preference. Then it hands you a few small things each morning and keeps the pipeline honest.
Save what looks right here, then let Robbi hand you a few small things each morning and keep the follow-ups honest.
Start with this search
No email, no resume, no sign-up.
Open your tracker
Everything you saved is already there.