Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Detroit, MI

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Intermodal Equipment Operator

  • ConGlobal
  • Rockwood, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Rockwood, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Launch Your Career with ConGlobal ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether youre looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role...

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12h Nights HiLo / Forklift Operator

  • Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
  • Westland, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Westland, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Plastipak Hi-Lo/Forklift Operators safely and efficiently move & store finished goods and raw materials between the warehouse and production areas. Associates take pride in maintaining our high...

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Forklift Operator

  • Minutemen Staffing of Michigan, Inc.
  • Redford, MI (11 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redford, MI (11 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator REDFORD, MI Order: 249300 Order Type : Temp Job Title: Stand-Up Hilo Driver Operator Location: Redford, Michigan Job Description: Minutemen Staffing is hiring Stand-Up Hilo...

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Directional Drill Operator

  • Verita Corp
  • Plymouth, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI (24 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Title: Directional Drill Operator Effective Date: October 2024 Reports: Construction Supervisor/Construction Manager FLSA: Non-exempt Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the...

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Forklift Operator

  • Trillium Staffing
  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (15 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Forklift Operator Livonia, Michigan - Posted on November 11, 2025 Published By Catrina Reed Trillium Staffing is now seeking Forklift operators-Dock Workers located in a warehouse environment for...

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Overhead Crane Operator Steel Manufacturing Warehouse

  • Crown Staffing
  • Flat Rock, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Flat Rock, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 7 days ago

From Entry-Level to Executive, Find Your Next Career. Interested in joining our talent pool? We are always accepting applications! Please note : This listing remains open even when we are not...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Ferrous Processing and Trading Company
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 9 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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Forklift Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift

  • Aerotek
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Forklift Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shift - $18/HR** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled Hilo Drivers to join our three-shift operation. The role involves driving sit-down, propane-powered hilo...

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Production - Forklift Operator

  • Crown Staffing
  • Highland Park, MI (5 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Highland Park, MI (5 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 10 days ago

From Entry-Level to Executive, Find Your Next Career. Interested in joining our talent pool? We are always accepting applications! Please note : This listing remains open even when we are not...

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Forklift Operator

  • 48forty Solutions
  • Romulus, MI (17 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (17 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • New Boston, MI (22 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • New Boston, MI (22 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 14 days 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

  • Aerotek
  • Roseville, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Roseville, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift - Start ASAP Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our team on the third shift, with initial training on the first shift. You will play...

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Heavy Equipment Operator, Warren MI

  • PCSI
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 17 days ago

PCSI is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator at its Detroit Arsenal Site....

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Forklift Operator

  • SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Troy, MI (18 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Return to selected search result Forklift Operator Apply remote type On-Site locations Troy, NC time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR59755 At Saputo, we bring good to...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator/Dispatch Clerk

  • Capstone Logistics, LLC
  • Redford, MI (11 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Redford, MI (11 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 20 days ago

Shift: SHIFT AVAILABLE: Monday - Friday @ 5 AM - 2 PM PAY: $18/Hour Compensation: $18/ hr WAREHOUSE CLERK - Redford, MI SHIFT AVAILABLE: Monday - Friday @ 5 AM - 2 PM PAY: $18/Hour People want to...

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Demographic Data for Detroit, MI

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Detroit, MI

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI
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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