$22 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm Location: Trade Port Drive Louisville, KY Forklift Operator 2 Position Summary The Forklift Operator II is primarily responsible for safely operating complex powered material ha…
Operations & Logistics · Louisville, KY
Forklift Operator jobs in Louisville, KY
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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$14–$27/hr
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$41k
Median, full-time
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$17 per hour
Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there are amazing opportuniti…
$20 per hour
Reach Truck / Stand Up Forklift Operator NOW offering $500 SIGN ON BONUS! Hiring experienced equipment operators! Reach truck, cherry picker, stand up forklift in Louisville & Shepherdsville KY. Company Profile Establish…
$20.5 per hour
organization at a long-term full-time job. Mandatory Overtime is consistent in this position! Must be experienced with driving a hi-lo or forklift. HILO driving/warehouse work so NOT full time on a HILO. Shifts Available…
$17 per hour
Searching for a 1st shift Forklift Operator in Louisvile KY. Pay is between $17-$18/hr. Sit Down Forklift expirience is required. Please upload a resume to apply, or send it to ****@*****.***. Clean background and Drug t…
Requisition Number: 231175 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Warehouse Associate – Loader/Unloader to support the Rental Division. Loader/Unloaders are responsible for driving company trucks to designated areas in the…
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What forklift operators earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $14–$18 | $30k–$38k |
| Mid level | $17–$22 | $36k–$46k |
| Senior | $21–$27 | $44k–$56k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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
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Warehouse Associate
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Forklift Operator
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Equipment Lead
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Warehouse Supervisor
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