$27 per hour
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Operations & Logistics · San Jose, CA
Forklift Operator jobs in San Jose, 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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$22–$41/hr
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$62k
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Ready to excel and expand your skill set? If you're a self-starter who works best in team settings and pays close attention to detail, then we have the perfect career opportunity for you: We're hiring order pickers/packe…
$23 per hour
Now Hiring: Forklift Operator – San Jose, CA Earn $23–$25/hr | 8AM–4:30PM | Contract-to-Hire Join a solid team where your skills matter! We're looking for a Forklift Operator to help power daily warehouse operations. Ful…
$23.67 per hour
~ Generous holiday pay and paid time off. Job Description As a Ramp Agent, you’ll be at the heart of our ground operations, ensuring that our guests’ baggage and cargo are loaded, offloaded, and transported with care and…
$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…
$21 - $25.92 per hour
instances where rooftop delivery is not feasible, the roof loader will provide support to the driver by assisting with ground drop operations at the designated job site • Verify order contents prior to loading them onto…
$26.24 per hour
varying shifts as required to support the demands of the business. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Compensation DP World offers…
Ready to explore new job opportunities as a reach truck 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 opportun…
$19 per hour
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our solar operations team. In this role, you will play a critical part in our supply chain by loading, unloading, moving, and staging solar equipme…
Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent balance and no trouble sta…
$26 per hour
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$23 per hour
Loading and unloading pallets, packages, and crates onto and off trucks, using proper lifting techniques to prevent injury. Operating typical warehouse equipment, walkie lift, pallet jack, carts, wrapper, and strapper. F…
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What forklift operators earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $46k–$58k |
| Mid level | $26–$33 | $55k–$69k |
| Senior | $32–$41 | $66k–$86k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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