Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cedar Lake, IN

1-15 of 25 Jobs

Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • South Holland, IL (17 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Holland, IL (17 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Job Description As a Forklift Operator, you will utilize a sit-down forklift to move products through the manufacturing facility. Your role will involve counterbalancing...

In Person

Sit-down Forklift Operator - Weekend Shift (Thursday-Sunday)

  • Cj Logistics
  • Country Club Hills, IL (18 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Country Club Hills, IL (18 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 3 days ago

At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization. Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ...

In Person

CDL SHUTTLE DRIVER & FORKLIFT OPERATOR ($26 per hour, 10 hour shifts)

  • Amcor plc
  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our...

In Person

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Tradebe
  • East Chicago, IN (19 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (19 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Apply now " Job Req ID: 5116 Date: Nov 18, 2025 Tradebe Site: Tradebe East Chicago Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 Department: Operations Business Line: Environmental Services & Global...

In Person

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Tradebe
  • East Chicago, IN (19 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (19 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Apply now " Job Req ID: 5087 Date: Nov 18, 2025 Tradebe Site: Tradebe East Chicago Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 Department: Operations Business Line: Environmental Services & Global...

In Person

CLAMP Forklift Operator. Indoors and Outdoors. Day shift $19.00/hr. Chicago IL, Near 95th St.

  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Homewood, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 20 days ago

at Express Employment Professionals in Homewood, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Title: CLAMP Forklift Driver Pay Rate: $19.00/hr Location: Chicago IL, near 95th Street Shift/Schedule:...

In Person

Forklift Operator - Gary - FT

  • Goodwill Industries of Michiana
  • Gary, IN (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Gary, IN (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 23 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Gary Salvage Outlet - Gary, IN Position Type : Full Time Education Level : None Salary Range : $15.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Day Job Category :...

In Person Full Time

Loader Operator I

  • Ritchie Bros.
  • Markham, IL (19 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Markham, IL (19 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 23 days ago

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Responsible for operating...

In Person

Sit Down Forklift Operator - Weekend Night shift (Friday - Monday

  • Cj Logistics
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago

Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics at our new location in Matteson, IL! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team...

In Person

Sit Down Forklift Operator - 2nd shift (Monday - Friday)

  • Cj Logistics
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago

Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics at our new location in Matteson, IL! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team...

In Person

Sit Down Forklift Operator - Weekend Day shift (Friday - Monday)

  • Cj Logistics
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago

Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics at our new location in Matteson, IL! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team...

In Person

Sit Down Forklift Operator - 2nd shift (Sunday - Thursday)

  • Cj Logistics
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago

Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics at our new location in Matteson, IL! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team...

In Person

Sit Down Forklift Operator - 2nd shift (Tuesday - Saturday)

  • Cj Logistics
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (16 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 25 days ago

Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics at our new location in Matteson, IL! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team...

In Person

Equipment Operator (Loaders and Skids)

  • Yellowstone Landscape
  • Lynwood, IL (11 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Lynwood, IL (11 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 28 days ago

We are seeking skilled drivers and heavy equipment operators that have experience with the following vehicles / equipment: Front end loaders Bobcats Fuel truck This physically demanding, outdoor position...

In Person

Forklift Operator Instructor

  • Prairie State College
  • Chicago Heights, IL (11 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (11 miles from Cedar Lake, IN)
  • 29 days ago

Forklift Operator Instructor Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL Apply Now Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Posted: 10/28/2025 Application Due: Open Until Filled Category: Construction and...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Cedar Lake, IN

Moving to Cedar Lake, IN? Find some basic demographic data about Cedar Lake, IN below.


Local
National
17,028
227
Medium/Sm

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHire curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness
Working with or around heavy equipment is unavoidable on most construction sites. That's why it's important that you have an awareness of what's happening around you at all times, so you can react...
Heavy Metal 101
This is not a metallurgy class! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about heavy metal music. Topics of this video lecture series include musicology, history, metal culture, music theory,...
Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US) Course
The North American Cargo Securement Standard forms the basis for the cargo securement and distribution regulations in the United States and Canada. The regulations are designed to ensure cargo...

Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cedar Lake, IN

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Cedar Lake, IN 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 Cedar Lake, IN
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills