Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Intermodal Equipment Operator - Corwith

  • BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 20 hours 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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Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Ryder
  • Woodridge, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Woodridge, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Forklift Operator in Woodridge, Illinois Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.00 per hour Schedules: Monday...

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Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Ryder
  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company: Ryder Location: Bolingbrook, IL Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Trucking Description Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring for Reach Truck...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • South Holland, IL (23 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Holland, IL (23 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description As a Forklift Operator, you will utilize the sit-down forklift to efficiently move products through the manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for...

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Forklift Operator

  • ManpowerGroup
  • Bedford Park, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedford Park, IL (10 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Our client, a leading logistics and warehousing organization, is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the warehouse operations supporting...

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Forklift Operator (Sit-Down) Lubricant Warehouse

  • Kelly Services
  • Dolton, IL (21 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dolton, IL (21 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Company: Kelly Services Location: Dolton, IL Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board Description Forklift Operator (Sit-Down) - Manufacturing/Warehouse...

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Sit Down Forklift Operator

  • ProLogistix
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Now Hiring in Elk Grove is looking for a Sit Down Forklift Operator Pay Rate: $18/hr Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:00am to 5:30pm Start Date: ASAP Responsibilities: Handle...

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Warehouse Equipment Operator - $19.50/Hour

  • TD SYNNEX
  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Equipment Operator Positions Currently Hiring for the below listed position. Romeoville, IL $19.50/Hour + $0.75/Hour for Equipment Differential Available positions: Crown Reach Truck Operators...

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Forklift Operator

  • Molex
  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator Molex life insurance, parental leave United States, Illinois, Bolingbrook Dec 17, 2025 Your Job Molex, LLCin Bolingbrook, IL is currently seeking aForklift Operatorto support our...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down 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...

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3Rd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Smalley Steel Ring
  • Lake Zurich, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

About us Smalley is the global manufacturing leader of precision metal formed products - known for our Spirolox retaining rings and Crest-to- Crest wave springs. Our success is propelled by our...

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Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Night Shift

  • XPO
  • Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

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...

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Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator (2nd shift)

  • M S International, Inc.
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

WAREHOUSE OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR (2ND SHIFT) WAREHOUSE JOBS Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Summary: The overhead crane operator is responsible for pulling slab orders accurately and safely. This...

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Loader operator

  • 50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
  • La Grange, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • La Grange, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Line of Business: Other About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Ryder System Inc.
  • Northlake, IL (4 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (4 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Stand-Up Forklift Operators in Northlake, Texas Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $20.00...

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Demographic Data for River Forest, IL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.5%
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in River Forest, 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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