Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chester, NJ

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Ajulia Executive Search
Flemington, NJ (20 miles from Chester, NJ)
7 days ago

Flemington, NJ (20 miles from Chester, NJ)
7 days ago

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing, stable, innovative company? This exciting Forklift Operator offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including...

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Forklift Operator

Reckitt Benckiser Group
Belle Mead, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
11 hours ago

Belle Mead, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
11 hours ago

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a...

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Forklift Operator - 3rd

Reckitt Benckiser Group
Belle Mead, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
11 hours ago

Belle Mead, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
11 hours ago

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a...

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Sit-Down Forklift Operator

ProLogistix
Caldwell, NJ (21 miles from Chester, NJ)
17 hours ago

Caldwell, NJ (21 miles from Chester, NJ)
17 hours ago

FORKLIFT DRIVER/MACHINE OPERATOR in CALDWELL, NJ Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm $18/hour (4 months later, there will be an increase on the rate) Job description: A self adhesive paper manufacturer needs...

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Forklift Operator

Sysco
Plainfield, NJ (17 miles from Chester, NJ)
1 day ago

Plainfield, NJ (17 miles from Chester, NJ)
1 day ago

Company: US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) Sales Territory: Zip Code: 08837 Travel Percentage: Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is...

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Forklift Operator - Now Hiring

Sysco
New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NJ)
1 day ago

New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NJ)
1 day ago

Company: US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) Sales Territory: Zip Code: 08837 Travel Percentage: Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Sysco
Edison, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
1 day ago

Edison, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
1 day ago

Company: US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) Sales Territory: Zip Code: 08837 Travel Percentage: Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is...

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Working Foreman/ Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (Sewer) in Somerville

Energy Jobline ZR
Somerville, NJ (13 miles from Chester, NJ)
2 days ago

Somerville, NJ (13 miles from Chester, NJ)
2 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 And Material Handler

Aerotek
Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Chester, NJ)
2 days ago

Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Chester, NJ)
2 days ago

Order Picker/Packer Job Description As an Order Selector, you will play a critical role in our daily operations by ensuring the materials within the warehouse are handled efficiently and in an...

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CRANE OPERATOR in South Plainfield

Energy Jobline ZR
South Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Chester, NJ)
2 days ago

South Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Chester, NJ)
2 days ago

WATCH VIDEO! CentiMark provides a great work environment with challenging career opportunities. Drug Free Workplace - EOE (M/F/V/D) - E-Verify Employer For more information, please visit our...

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Forklift Operator

IWS
Fairfield, NJ (21 miles from Chester, NJ)
7 days ago

Fairfield, NJ (21 miles from Chester, NJ)
7 days ago

Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Fairfield, NJ Pay: $20.75/hr 2nd Shift Full-time, Benefits, and Weekly Pay Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring for a Full-Time Forklift Operator / Material...

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Forklift Operator / Lumber Loader

LeNoble Lumber Company
Edison, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
8 days ago

Edison, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
8 days ago

un Forklift Operator / Lumber Loader (Edison) LeNoble Lumber Company 110 Newfield Ave compensation: $22 per hour plus 1-1/2 times O.T. (Minimum 2 hours O.T. per day) employment type: experience...

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Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator

M S International, Inc.
Edison, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
8 days ago

Edison, NJ (23 miles from Chester, NJ)
8 days ago

WAREHOUSE OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR WAREHOUSE JOBS Location: Edison, NJ Summary: The overhead crane operator is responsible for pulling slab orders accurately and safely. This task will be performed...

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Forklift Operator

VOLT
Wharton, NJ (11 miles from Chester, NJ)
10 days ago

Wharton, NJ (11 miles from Chester, NJ)
10 days ago

Apply for tomorrow’s opportunity today, with Volt! Volt is immediately hiring for a Forklift Operators in Wharton, NJ. As a Forklift Operator you will: Operate forklifts, stretch wrap machines,...

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Forklift Operator

Trillium Staffing
Sparta, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
11 days ago

Sparta, NJ (18 miles from Chester, NJ)
11 days ago

Forklift Operator Sparta, New Jersey - Posted on October 22, 2025 Published By Carolina Montoya Trillium Drivers is now seeking experienced Warehouse Forklift operators with a CDL Class B driver's...

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Demographic Data for Chester, NJ

Moving to Chester, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Chester, NJ below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Chester, NJ

Local

National

Total Population

8,514

Number of Businesses

394

City Size

Medium/Sm

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chester, NJ

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 Chester, NJ offer the following education background

High School or GED

36.1%

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.0%

Associate's Degree

14.0%

Some College

3.0%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Some High School

2.8%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Chester, NJ

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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position

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