Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hammond, IN

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Forklift Operator

  • Novolex
  • Merrionett pk, IL (11 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Merrionett pk, IL (11 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 7 hours 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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Maintenance Equipment Operator

  • State of Illinois
  • Park Forest, IL (16 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Park Forest, IL (16 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Requisition ID: 53521 Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 03/06/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: MAINT EQUIP OPERATOR - 25020 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Cicero, IL (18 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cicero, IL (18 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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Class A CDL Equipment Operator Emergency Response

  • Clean Harbors
  • Blue Island, IL (9 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Blue Island, IL (9 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking a Class A CDL Equipment Operator Emergency Response to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the...

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Forklift Operator

  • Pactiv Corporation
  • Alsip, IL (12 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alsip, IL (12 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 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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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
  • Chicago Heights, IL (10 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (10 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 4 days ago

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment including crawlers....

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Stand-Up Forklift Operator (118th Southeast) 19/hr

  • Hammond, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Hammond, IN
  • 5 days ago

Stand-Up Forklift Warehouse Associate (Chill Building – 2nd Shift) $19/hr+ | Hammond, IN area 60617 (Chicago’s Far Southeast Side) Job Type : Full-time (Kelly Services – onsite...

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Forklift Operator -2ND Shift

  • Pures Food Specialties LLC
  • Maywood, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 7 days ago

About the Role A forklift is an individual who moves stock around a warehouse using a forklift. The main duties include operating forklifts loading and unloading equipment and storing or...

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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Tradebe
  • East Chicago, IN (2 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (2 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Apply now " Job Req ID: 5347 Date: Feb 16, 2026 Tradebe Site: Tradebe East Chicago Location: East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 Department: Operations Business Line: Environmental Services & Global...

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Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

  • Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Forest View, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Forest View, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

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FORKLIFT OPERATOR - Corrugated Industry

  • Hood Container Corporation
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Forklift Operator Location: Hood Container – Chicago Pay: Starting at $19.45/hour + shift differential Employment Type: Full-time | Hourly | On-site Join Our Team! Hood Container is looking for...

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Forklift Operator

  • Lyneer Staffing Solutions
  • Monee, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Monee, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Our client is currently seeking or in need of a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations in Monee, Illinois. This role focuses on moving palletized product efficiently and safely using a...

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Rail Equipment Operator CDL Required

  • Davey Tree
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 11 days ago

Experience with vegetation management is a plus, but we will train the right individual Job Duties Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major railroads Services provided include pruning...

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Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Afternoon/Evening Shift

  • Old Dominion Freight Line
  • University Park, IL (16 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • University Park, IL (16 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 12 days ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Ryder
  • Lyons, IL (20 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lyons, IL (20 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 12 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Material Handler in Lyons, Illinois Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $22.00...

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Demographic Data for Hammond, IN

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hammond, IN

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Hammond, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.6%
Bachelor's Degree
23.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
Some High School
2.7%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some College
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 Hammond, 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%


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