Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Paterson, NJ

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Old Dominion Freight Line
Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Paterson, NJ)
11 hours ago

Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Paterson, NJ)
11 hours 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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Receiving Forklift Operator

Stew Leonard's
Yonkers, NY (17 miles from Paterson, NJ)
11 hours ago

Yonkers, NY (17 miles from Paterson, NJ)
11 hours ago

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores”...

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Forklift Operator

Randstad
Hackensack, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
13 hours ago

Hackensack, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
13 hours ago

Role Overview We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join a close-knit warehouse team. This is not a "high-volume/faceless" environment; you will play a critical role in...

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Shipping + Receiving / Stand-up Forklift Operator

PrideStaff
Rockaway, NJ (16 miles from Paterson, NJ)
16 hours ago

Rockaway, NJ (16 miles from Paterson, NJ)
16 hours ago

Warehouse Associate - Refrigerated Environment Location: Rockaway, NJ Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Potential for non-mandatory overtime in...

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Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator

PrideStaff
Fairfield, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
17 hours ago

Fairfield, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
17 hours ago

Warehouse Associate Hours: Full-Time Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Location: Fairfield, NJ Compensation : $20/hour Primary Responsibilities: Receive trucks and unload merchandise. Stack...

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Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator

Wayne, NJ (4 miles from Paterson, NJ)
1 day ago

Wayne, NJ (4 miles from Paterson, NJ)
1 day ago

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Warehouse Associate to join our team. Location: Wayne, NJ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Compensation: $17.00 per hour...

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Forklift Operator

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from Paterson, NJ)
2 days ago

Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from Paterson, NJ)
2 days ago

Job Description Summary The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate loading and unloading of products within the distribution center. Job Description We are the makers of possible...

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Forklift Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator

Aerotek
Wharton, NJ (21 miles from Paterson, NJ)
4 days ago

Wharton, NJ (21 miles from Paterson, NJ)
4 days ago

You will be responsible for moving bags of stone, granite, mulch, and rock, as well as palletizing and assisting with material lifting....

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Newark, NJ (12 miles from Paterson, NJ)
6 days ago

Newark, NJ (12 miles from Paterson, NJ)
6 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 - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

Randstad
Hackensack, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
8 days ago

Hackensack, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
8 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new reach truck forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Evening Shift Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials
Clifton, NJ (2 miles from Paterson, NJ)
8 days ago

Clifton, NJ (2 miles from Paterson, NJ)
8 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Forklift Operator - North Bergen, NJ

Watco Companies, Inc.
North Bergen, NJ (11 miles from Paterson, NJ)
8 days ago

North Bergen, NJ (11 miles from Paterson, NJ)
8 days ago

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Interstate Waste Services
Bronx, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
9 days ago

Bronx, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
9 days ago

Essential Job Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the loading, pushing, and transferring of solid waste material in our transfer station....

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Forklift Operator Night Shift

Gourmet Foods International
West Caldwell, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
18 days ago

West Caldwell, NJ (6 miles from Paterson, NJ)
18 days ago

Job Overview As a valued member of our dedicated warehouse team, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, specialty food items to our customers. In this fast-paced and physically...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA
New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
19 days ago

New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
19 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

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Demographic Data for Paterson, NJ

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Paterson, NJ

Local

National

Total Population

159,701

Number of Businesses

2,537

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.2%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

Some College

2.8%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Some High School

2.6%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

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

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