Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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NexTerra Wine Company

Forklift Operator

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Job description: NexTerra Wine Co. is the 3rd largest winery outside of California. We produced over 800,000 cases in 2020 and continue to grow. This position is...

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Reach Truck Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Motorola Solutions (Kelly Services) Warehouse – Forklift (Reach Truck) Operator   Temporary Contract Location : Elgin, IL 2nd Shift: 2:45-11pm ($20.00/hr)  Job...

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Warehouse associate/Forklift Operator needed.

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

We have 2 position available. (Warehouse/Cross dock general labor) FULL TIME Forklift operator/Warehouse associate for morning shift (Must have at least 1 year of experience) Monday through...

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Forklift Operator

  • Swipejobs
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

at Swipejobs in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Job Description Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and load them onto assigned locations. Locate and move products...

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Forklift Operator (Weekends)

  • LaCosta
  • Bellwood, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bellwood, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description Forklift Operator (Weekends) (Recruiting) Bellwood, IL, United States of America $19.50 - $19.50 Back Apply Now Back Apply Now Overview LACOSTA Facility Support Services, a...

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Dock Worker/Forklift Operator $27.40/hr Evening Shift

  • Old Dominion Freight Line Inc
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lisle, IL (20 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

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Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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...

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Material Handler/Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Woodland Foods
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Department Supervisor Supervises: N/A Travel: As needed according to the essential functions of the position...

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5pm - 10pm: Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

  • Dayton Freight
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview ** This is a Part Time Position ** Flexible schedules available Available Shift Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Stable and growing organization Pay beginning at $23.35 per hour Quick advancement...

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Equipment Operator II

  • County of DuPage
  • Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for an Equipment Operator II position within Public Works. This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of...

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Careers - Heavy Equipment Operator

  • ActioNet, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Description Actionet is looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team....

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Franklin Park, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Forklift Operator FT

  • R+L Carriers
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Full-time Forklift Operator at our Chicago, IL service center. As a Forklift Operator you will be tasked with moving all different types of freight safely in...

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2nd Shift Forklift Operator

  • PeopleShare by PROMAN
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (6 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operators - 2nd Shift | Elk Grove Village Join a fastpaced, growing distribution operation where your forklift skills keep everything moving! We're looking for reliable, safetyfocused...

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Machine/Equipment Operator

  • Illinois Tool Works
  • Roselle, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roselle, IL (11 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: Division Summary ITW Residential Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include...

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Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
2.6%
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 Des Plaines, IL
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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