Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wauconda, IL

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Palatine, IL (12 miles from Wauconda, IL)
21 hours ago

Palatine, IL (12 miles from Wauconda, IL)
21 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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Forklift Operator I

AIT Worldwide Logistics
Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
1 day ago

Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
1 day 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 Level 1 - 1st Shift East

Fair Oaks Foods
Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
2 days ago

Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
2 days ago

Forklift Operator FLSA Status Non-Exempt Department Shipping & Receiving Reports to Title Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Position Summary The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial...

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Forklift Operator II

AIT Worldwide Logistics
Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
2 days ago

Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
2 days ago

at AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Forklift Operator II ID 2025-6154 Category Operations Position Type Regular Full-Time Introduction Join us at AIT,...

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Immediately Hiring Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

Aerotek
Elgin, IL (18 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Elgin, IL (18 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator - Elgin, IL Pay: $18-20/hr Schedule: 1st Shift - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 2nd shift - 2pm - 10 pm Type: Full-time | Contract-to-Hire Job Overview Join a dynamic...

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Stand Up Forklift Operator And Shipping Associate

Aerotek
Schaumburg, IL (16 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Schaumburg, IL (16 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator - Schaumburg, IL Pay: $18-19/hr Schedule: 5.45 am - 2.15 pm Type: Full-time | Contract Job Overview Join a dynamic warehouse team where you'll handle...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Staffmark Group
Des Plaines, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Des Plaines, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Now hiring Warehouse Forklift Operator Location Des Plaines, IL Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Shift: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Monday - Friday Must be able to train for 2 weeks 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Stack Up...

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8:30am to 5:00pm M-F - Plywood Order Picker and Forklift Operator (Warehouse Associate)

Wurth Baer Supply Company
Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Würth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools,...

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Forklift Operator

Swipejobs
Elgin, IL (18 miles from Wauconda, IL)
7 days ago

Elgin, IL (18 miles from Wauconda, IL)
7 days ago

at Swipejobs in Elgin, Illinois, United States Job Description 2nd shift forklift position located in Elgin, IL Working 3:30pm-12:00am Monday-Friday + flexible to work up to 1-2 weekends per...

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Material Handler / Shipping Clerk / Forklift Operator (ID #473255)

Partners Personnel Management
Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from Wauconda, IL)
8 days ago

Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from Wauconda, IL)
8 days ago

Buffalo Grove, IL Villa Park Il 3093 $20.00/Per Hour Material Handler / Shipping Clerk / Forklift Operator Job Description Branch Details Material Handler / Shipping Clerk / Forklift Operator Pay...

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NF Receiving Clerk / Forklift Operator

Alter Trading
Woodstock, IL (17 miles from Wauconda, IL)
10 days ago

Woodstock, IL (17 miles from Wauconda, IL)
10 days ago

This position identifies and receives inbound used metals to be recycled from the general public. This process is done by weighing material, inputting the correct commodity code into the system...

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Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

Randstad
Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from Wauconda, IL)
10 days ago

Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from Wauconda, IL)
10 days 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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Forklift Operator

Learning Resources
Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Wauconda, IL)
11 days ago

Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Wauconda, IL)
11 days ago

About Learning Resources: We are on a mission to bring learning to life! We are Learning Resources®, and learning is where we play. Voted one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces every year for...

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Forklift Operator III

AIT Worldwide Logistics
Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
11 days ago

Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
11 days ago

at AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Forklift Operator III ID 2025-5549 Category Warehouse Position Type Regular Full-Time Introduction Join us at AIT,...

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CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

ArcBest
Elgin, IL (18 miles from Wauconda, IL)
14 days ago

Elgin, IL (18 miles from Wauconda, IL)
14 days ago

Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the...

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Demographic Data for Wauconda, IL

Moving to Wauconda, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Wauconda, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Wauconda, IL

Local

National

Total Population

17,029

Number of Businesses

556

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wauconda, IL

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.

Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Wauconda, IL offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.7%

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.9%

Associate's Degree

14.6%

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 Wauconda, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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