Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salem, OR

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • moments ago
  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • moments 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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Loader Operator

  • Oregon Employment Department
  • Salem, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 2 days ago

Application Deadline: 01/05/2026 Job Location: Salem Date Posted: 12/05/2025 Hours Worked Per Week: 30 Shift: Day Shift Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months How to apply for this...

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Forklift Operator

  • Seneca Foods Corporation
  • Dayton, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dayton, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced...

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Forklift Operator/Receiving

  • Universal Forest Products
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary Forklift Operator II is responsible for the loading and unloading of material on trucks and rail cars. Maintains correct paperwork and shipping and receiving records are required....

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Forklift Operator I

  • CAPITAL LUMBER COMPANY
  • Donald, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 17 days ago
  • Donald, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 17 days ago

Job Details Job Location : OR Donald - Donald, OR Education Level : Not Specified Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Category : Warehouse Description YOU ARE: Diligent, reserved, accommodating,...

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Excavation Foreman / Equipment Operator (ID 4380224)

  • WorkSource
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 28 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 28 days ago

Excavation Foreman / Equipment Operator (ID 4380224) 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars A Current iMatchSkills account is required prior to referral to the employer. A small local construction company is...

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Seasonal Forklift Operator

  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 29 days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 29 days ago

un Seasonal Forklift Operator (Tangent) Express Employment Professionals 2250 14th Ave SE compensation: $21.00 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Seasonal Forklift Operator...

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Forklift Operator

  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 29 days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 29 days ago

un Forklift Operator (Brownsville) Express Employment Professionals 2250 14th Ave SE compensation: $18.00 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Forklift Operator Forklift...

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Forklift Operator

  • Oregon Freeze Dry
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you ready for your next adventure? At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's our foundation. We are a purpose driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Kerr Contractors
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

About Kerr Contractors: Established in 1988, Kerr Contractors is a leading heavy civil general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Woodburn, Oregon. Kerr Contractors is...

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Chicken Catcher-Forklift Operator (Shift Varies)

  • Foster Farms
  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting...

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Chicken Catcher/Forklift Operator/Over Crew (Shift Varies)

  • Foster Farms
  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting...

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Demographic Data for Salem, OR

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salem, OR

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Salem, OR offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.5%
Bachelor's Degree
23.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
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 Salem, OR
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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