$17.5 per hour
Order Picking: Review daily wholesale sheets to pull correct quantities of baked goods and cookie/scone dough boxes from inventory storage or freezer racks. Packaging & Boxing: Assemble shipping cases, insert correct lin…
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Forklift Operator jobs in Sacramento, 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.
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$17–$32/hr
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$49k
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Reporting to the Operations Manager or Warehouse Manager, the part-time Warehouse Loader position is responsible for assisting in warehouse... .... You will work from order sheets to build loads using a forklift and elec…
Looking to advance your career with a hands-on role? Your next break as a warehouse loader/unloader is here. Your role will involve efficiently loading goods onto trucks and unloading shipments into storage areas. We'd l…
$17.8 per hour
inventory matches production work orders. Maintain organization of materials and work areas. Support production flow by ensuring operators have the materials they need. Material Handler Qualifications: Previous warehouse…
needed. Ensure inventory accuracy through precise material handling, labeling, and ERP/MRP system transactions. Safely operate forklifts, cranes, order pickers, and other powered industrial equipment to support warehouse…
$20 per hour
Description Forklift Operator Location: Natomas, CA Job Requirements MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS OF FORKLIFT OPERATING EXPERIENCE ~At least 3 years of recent forklift experience required. ~Experience working in a fast…
$18 per hour
Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new powered pallet jack operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent balance and no trouble s…
$22 per hour
Compensation Details $22.00 per hour Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often…
$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 math…
$18 - $21 per hour
necessary tasks pertaining to assisting in the day-to-day physical operations and appearance of SFBFS’ Distribution Center in accordance... ...compile statistical summaries and reports and to operate a forklift POSITION…
$21.42 - $27.75 per hour
A Day in the Life at Option Care Health Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities. With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Option Care Health, Inc. is the larg…
$18.5 per hour
staging finished products. Follow recipes, batch instructions, and production schedules to ensure consistency and efficiency. Operate bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, and packaging lines. Perform quality checks on…
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What forklift operators earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$22 | $36k–$45k |
| Mid level | $21–$26 | $43k–$54k |
| Senior | $25–$32 | $52k–$67k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento 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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