Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Palmer, MA

1-15 of 18 Jobs

R + L Carriers
Oxford, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
11 hours ago

Oxford, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
11 hours ago

Forklift Operator, Starting at $24.20 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that...

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PR 1479689/Forklift Operator

Stafford Springs, CT (14 miles from Palmer, MA)
4 days ago

Stafford Springs, CT (14 miles from Palmer, MA)
4 days ago

Job Description: WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. Its what we know. Because weve been providing staffing solutions, putting people to work, for nearly 30 years. Whether youre looking for work, or...

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Forklift Operator

Americold Logistics
Suffield, CT (22 miles from Palmer, MA)
4 days ago

Suffield, CT (22 miles from Palmer, MA)
4 days ago

Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not...

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Forklift Operator

PeopleReady
Somers, CT (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
4 days ago

Somers, CT (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
4 days ago

Forklift Operator PeopleReady of Hartford, CT is now hiring Forklift Operators in Stafford Springs CT! As a Forklift Operator, you will move pallets and containers in a warehouse environment....

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Forklift Operator

Westrock
Springfield, MA (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
5 days ago

Springfield, MA (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
5 days ago

General Information Job ID ATR56183 Posting Job Title Forklift Operator Locations MA Springfield Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 06-Nov-2025 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements...

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Forklift Operator II

Abacus Service Corporation
Northampton, MA (18 miles from Palmer, MA)
5 days ago

Northampton, MA (18 miles from Palmer, MA)
5 days ago

Description: -3rd shift hours would be from 5;45pm - 6:15am rotating shift alternate - work 2 weekends a month Shift Shift 3 Enter Shift Start and End Time hours would be from 5;45pm - 6:15am...

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Heavy Equipment Operator in Northampton

Energy Jobline ZR
Northampton, MA (18 miles from Palmer, MA)
13 days ago

Northampton, MA (18 miles from Palmer, MA)
13 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Spherion
Westfield, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
16 days ago

Westfield, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
16 days ago

un Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift (Westfield, MA) Spherion image 1 of 1 compensation: $23-$24/hr DOE employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Forklift Operator Forklift Production...

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Snow Equipment Operators / Shovelers

Oxford, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
17 days ago

Oxford, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
17 days ago

SNOW EQUIPMENT OPERATORS / SHOVELERS image 1 of 2 compensation: $40+ per hour plus bonuses based on experience $25+ per hour plus sidewalk laborers INDEPENDENT HEAVY EQUIPMENT SNOW OPERATORS /...

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

ABF Freight
Enfield, CT (19 miles from Palmer, MA)
19 days ago

Enfield, CT (19 miles from Palmer, MA)
19 days ago

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 same...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

Randstad
Sturbridge, MA (11 miles from Palmer, MA)
29 days ago

Sturbridge, MA (11 miles from Palmer, MA)
29 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a reach truck 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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Forklift Operator

Randstad
Sturbridge, MA (11 miles from Palmer, MA)
29 days ago

Sturbridge, MA (11 miles from Palmer, MA)
29 days ago

Are you an experienced Reach Truck Operator looking for a stable, first-shift role with competitive pay? We’re looking for a reliable and skilled operator to join our client's cold storage...

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Forklift Operator

Ferrell Gas
Springfield, MA (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
30+ days ago

Springfield, MA (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
30+ days ago

Overview Ferrellgas knows dedicated superior service starts with supported employees. Blue Rhino Propane is looking for a Full-Time Forklift Operator to join the team! A Blue Rhino Forklift...

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Forklift Operator - FAC Shift

XPO
Chicopee, MA (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
30+ days ago

Chicopee, MA (15 miles from Palmer, MA)
30+ days ago

Forklift Operator - FAC Shift - Full Time XPO - Chicopee, MA Apply Now Posted on 09/30/25 (Ref: MA8DkGeq05-383085-en_US) What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum...

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Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
30+ days ago

Westfield, MA (23 miles from Palmer, MA)
30+ days ago

Uses power equipment to perform grounds keeping duties: spreads fertilizer; mows lawns; trims edging; grooms baseball, softball, and tennis courts; uses pesticides for weed control; reseeds lawns; lays...

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Demographic Data for Palmer, MA

Moving to Palmer, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Palmer, MA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Palmer, MA

Local

National

Total Population

8,428

Number of Businesses

238

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Palmer, MA

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 Palmer, MA offer the following education background

High School or GED

36.0%

Bachelor's Degree

24.0%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.9%

Associate's Degree

14.2%

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 Palmer, MA

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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