$16 per hour
Educate clients about pricing and services and the benefit to them prior to giving an estimate, ensuring 110% satisfaction. # SAFELY operate at all times. # Make sure all daily truck inspections are performed (tire press…
Operations & Logistics · Pittsburgh, PA
Forklift Operator jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
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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$22.85 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…
Do you have a knack for packaging quality and ensuring items arrive safely? We are hiring dedicated picker packers who excel at the final, crucial step of the supply chain. This role prioritizes the integrity and present…
$17.75 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…
$17.5 per hour
management is responsible for the physical and transactional movement of material supporting a manufacturing plant, or service logistics operation. The scope of these responsibilities will occur within one or more materi…
$24 per hour
Pittsburgh, PA Job ID 145114 Job Category Warehouse Job Level Individual Contributor Position Type Full-Time Job Overview Warehouse Picker Order Selector- Cranberry Township, PA About the Role Accurately pick products by…
Company Description Reporting to the Operations Manager or Warehouse Manager, the full-time Warehouse Loader position is responsible... ...trucks. You will work from order sheets to build loads using a forklift and elect…
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$20 - $24 per hour
Compensation: $20-$24/Hour + Benefits Your Role: As a Warehouse Associate, you will be a key player in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse. Your responsibilities will include: Shipping and Receiving: Assisting…
Laborer/ Equipment Operator Equipment Operator, Flex Labor & Dirt Work We are seeking motivated individuals for full-time positions involving heavy to light equipment operation, labor, and dirt work. This role offers com…
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What forklift operators earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$20 | $32k–$41k |
| Mid level | $19–$23 | $39k–$48k |
| Senior | $23–$29 | $47k–$60k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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