Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mt Prospect, IL

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Palatine, IL (6 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (6 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 3 hours 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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I, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill-2341766

  • Waste Management
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family?...

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VNA Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Snap-On
  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Overview Are you looking to start your career with a great company? Do you enjoy driving a forklift in a warehouse environment? A Distribution Associate role at Snap-on could be for you! Snap-ons...

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Forklift Operator I

  • AIT Worldwide Logistics
  • Itasca, IL (7 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Itasca, IL (7 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

at AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Forklift Operator I ID 2025-5831 Category Warehouse Position Type Regular Full-Time Introduction Join us at AIT, where...

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Forklift Operator I -Shipping 1st Huntley

  • John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
  • Elgin, IL (16 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (16 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Summary of Position: The Forklift Operator I is qualified to operate stand-up forklift (reach), sit-down and/or electric pallet jacks. The person in this position possesses skills to perform the...

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Forklift Operator FT

  • R + L Carriers
  • Elgin, IL (16 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elgin, IL (16 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Forklift Operator PT

  • R + L Carriers
  • Elgin, IL (16 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elgin, IL (16 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Part-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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Forklift Operator

  • Pactiv Corporation
  • Franklin Park, IL (9 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (9 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. Your primary role will involve operating a sit-down Toyota propane forklift equipped with a clutch...

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Intermodal Equipment Operator - Cicero

  • BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
  • Cicero, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nations freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a...

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Forklift Operator (Stand Up)

  • SURESTAFF
  • Rosemont, IL (4 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (4 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator (Stand Up) Des Plaines, IL 60018 US Posted: 01/23/2026 2026-01-23 2026-03-24 Job Number: 52153435 Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour Job Description Stand-Up Forklift Operator - Des...

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Forklift Operator FT

  • R+L Carriers
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 5 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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Forklift Operator - Night Shift

  • Novolex
  • Downers Grove, IL (18 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (18 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and...

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Forklift Operator 1st and 2nd shift

  • PeopleShare by PROMAN
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (5 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (5 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator - StandUp Reach (1st & 2nd Shift) Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour Environment: Refrigerated Warehouse Type: TemptoHire Job Overview We are seeking...

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Forklift Operator

  • Magna International Inc.
  • Highland Park, IL (10 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (10 miles from Mt Prospect, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop...

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Demographic Data for Mt Prospect, IL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mt Prospect, 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 Mt Prospect, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.8%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some High School
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 Mt Prospect, 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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