Forklift Operator market brief · Rockford, IL
Forklift Operator Jobs in Rockford, IL
67 forklift operator openings are live in the Rockford, IL area from 28 employers, led by Ryder, Express Employment Professionals, and Staples. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520–$44,928 a year (median $41,600), from the 84% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 67
- Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Rockford market.
Companies hiring
- 28
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $41,600
- 84% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Level coverage is 30%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
67
Hiring employers
28
Salary coverage
84%
Median experience
1.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
42
15 companies · $39,520 median
Established employers
16
8 companies · $45,354 median
Top of market
7
3 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$39,520
P50
$41,600
P75
$44,928
P90
$47,840
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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- Open live forklift operator listings in Rockford
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare forklift operator opportunities in Rockford, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 67 live roles tracked in this market.
- 28 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Rockford
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
67 forklift operator openings across 28 employers establish the current Rockford opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Ryder is one of the most active visible employers, with 16 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 28 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 67 matches
Representative openings
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More forklift operator openings in Rockford
- Forklift Operator Material Handler · Ryder
- Warehouse Order Picker Part Time 2nd Shift · Staples
- Forklift Operator 3rd Shift · Pratt Industries
- Forklift Operator · Aerotek
- Warehouse Order Picker Part Time 2nd Shift · Staples
- Material Handler/Forklift Operator - Multiple Shifts · Koch
- Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift · Ryder
- Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift · Ryder
- Warehouse Order Picker Part Time 2nd Shift · Staples Inc.
- Forklift Driver · General Mills
- Forklift Operator - Pallet Services · 48forty Solutions
- 2nd shift Forklift Operator/Material Handler · Midland
- Forklift Operator · Aerotek
- Order Picker · Manitou Group
- Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Operator · Aerotek
Forklift Operator jobs in Rockford: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many forklift operator jobs are open in Rockford?
Metaintro tracks 67 live forklift operator openings from 28 employers in the Rockford, IL area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do forklift operator jobs in Rockford pay?
The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520 to $44,928. Based on the 84% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Rockford?
Ryder, Express Employment Professionals, Staples, and UFP Industries have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 28 hiring employers.
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