Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wilmette, IL

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Warehouse Equipment Operator

  • Hinsdale, IL (21 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (21 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

T he base pay for this position is $20.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour SEO premium when applicable. We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Carol Stream, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Now hiring Warehouse Forklift Operator Location Carol Stream, IL Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday | 11 AM - 7:30 PM Put in the Work, Reap the Rewards: Warehouse Forklift Operators...

Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator - Dayton Freight Lines $23.35/hr.

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator - Dayton Freight Lines | $23.35/hr. (Des Plaines, IL) Dayton Freight Lines image 1 of 1 compensation: $23.35 per hour employment type: job title: Dock Worker You...

Yard Tractor Operator- Bluffton Plant

  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

at The Hershey Company in Deerfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Yard Tractor Operator- Bluffton Plant Posted Date: Sep 9, 2025 Requisition Number: 126367 Location: Bluffton, IN We are...

Forklift Operator

  • Franklin Park, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team in a dynamic warehouse setting. This role involves operating various types of forklifts, primarily...

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Loader operator

  • La Grange, IL (21 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Grange, IL (21 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day 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....

Forklift Operator

  • Itasca, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a skilled and safety-focused professional looking to elevate your career in logistics? Spartan Logistics is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team in Itasca,...

FORKLIFT OPERATOR - Corrugated Industry

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator Location: Hood Container – Chicago Box Plant Pay: Starting at $19.45/hour + shift differential Shift: 3rd shift (03:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) Employment Type: Full-time | Hourly |...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - $24.39

  • Waukegan, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Overview At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150...

Forklift Operator 1

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator We are KIK! We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Casa Grande, AZ - Off-Site Warehouse (Kentwood)

  • Lake Bluff, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Casa Grande, AZ - Off-Site Warehouse (Kentwood) Abbott Casa Grande, AZ 85193 Posted 1 day Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at...

Airport Cargo Forklift Operator

  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Airport Cargo Forklift Operator Description We are seeking reliable and experienced Airport Cargo Forklift Operators to join our team! This position involves operating a forklift to load and...

Hoist Operator 2

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (13 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Company Description RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the...

Demographic Data for Wilmette, IL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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