Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Torrance, CA

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Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

  • Altium Packaging
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Location Address: 1070 Samuelson Street, City of Industry, California 91748 Work Shift: 8hr-1st Shift (United States of America) The Forklift Operator is responsible for...

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Forklift Operator / sit-down

  • SelectStaffing
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Sit-Down Forklift Operator Commerce,CA Shift: Wednesday - Sunday 12:15pm-8:30pm Pay Rate: $17.75 Job Description: We are hiring an experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join a printing and...

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Forklift Operator - Part-Time

  • XPO
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

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Forklift Operator/Warehouse worker

  • Clean Harbors
  • Paramount, CA (9 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paramount, CA (9 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Facility Technician to join their team! As a Facility Technician I you will perform hands on operations. This is a great opportunity for college students...

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Caltrans Equipment Operator II

  • Department of Transportation
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The incumbent may work individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work; paving, mowing, ditch cleaning, dig outs, removes brush/undergrowth from highway right of way...

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Forklift Operator / General Laborer / Assistant Mechanic

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Huntington Park, CA (11 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (11 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $18 Hourly Job Summary: All Modal Transportation is seeking a Forklift Operator / General Laborer / Assistant Mechanic to join our team. This position is responsible for operating...

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Warehouse and Forklift operator

  • Fountain Valley, CA (22 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (22 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Stone Deluxe Inc. is a leading home improvement showroom specializing in premium surfaces, tiles, countertops, and design materials. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and...

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1st Shift - Forklift Operator

  • VOLT
  • Fullerton, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Move forward with Volt! Volt is hiring for Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operators for a company located in Fullerton, CA. As a Stand Up Reach Forklift Operator you will: Safely and efficiently operate...

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Heavy Equipment Operator - LA

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago

equipment operator 40-Hr HAZWOPER or current 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher Certification Construction industry experience, Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation Job Types: Full-time, Contract...

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Warehouse & Forklift Operator

  • Kelly Services
  • Gardena, CA (4 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gardena, CA (4 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse & Forklift Associates (Gardena, CA) We are seeking reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associates to join our team. This role involves forklift operation, lumping, loading, and offloading...

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Sanitation Equipment Operator (Refuse)

  • City of Torrance, CA
  • Torrance, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 4 days ago

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. __ The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Sanitation Equipment...

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Forklift Operator

  • Saddle Creek Logistics Services
  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

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Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

  • California State University
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job No: 552668; 10/22/2025 HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Heavy Construction Equipment Operator I Facilities Services Salary Range : $3,736 - $$5,232/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range...

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Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Pacer International
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

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Forklift Operator - Part-Time

  • Pacer International
  • Long Beach, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 days ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Torrance, CA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Torrance, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Torrance, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.4%
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Torrance, CA
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


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