Forklift Operator market brief · Saint Paul, MN
Forklift Operator Jobs in Saint Paul, MN
46 forklift operator openings are live in the Saint Paul, MN area from 26 employers, led by Express Employment Professionals, Dayton Freight, and Aerotek. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$47,622 a year (median $44,720), from the 93% 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
- 46
- Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Saint Paul market.
Companies hiring
- 26
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $44,720
- 93% 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 33%. 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
46
Hiring employers
26
Salary coverage
93%
Median experience
1.5 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
27
15 companies · $42,640 median
Established employers
11
7 companies · $46,488 median
Top of market
7
3 companies · $48,828 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$41,600
P50
$44,720
P75
$47,622
P90
$53,063
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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The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare forklift operator opportunities in Saint Paul, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 46 live roles tracked in this market.
- 26 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Saint Paul
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
46 forklift operator openings across 26 employers establish the current Saint Paul opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Express Employment Professionals is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 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 · 26 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 46 matches
Representative openings
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More forklift operator openings in Saint Paul
- Forklift Mechanic · Associated
- Forklift Operator Lead · CrossCountry Salt Lake City, LLC
- Forklift Operator · Americold
- Material Handler/Forklift Operator · Kelly Services
- Forklift Operator · Kelly Services
- Hiring For Order Picker- $22.58/hour- APPLY ASAP!! · Aerotek
- Detail Order Picker · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Driver (1st and 2nd Shift) · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Operator III · AIT Worldwide Logistics
- Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift · Menasha Corporation
- Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Operator · Express Employment Professionals
- Forklift Operator - 8:00am - 6:30pm, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat. · King Solutions
- Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift · Menasha Corporation
- Forklift Operator, Stand Up-High Lift Sunday- Thursday · Performance Food Group
- Forklift Operator - Night Shift · XPO
Forklift Operator jobs in Saint Paul: 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.
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How many forklift operator jobs are open in Saint Paul?
Metaintro tracks 46 live forklift operator openings from 26 employers in the Saint Paul, MN area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do forklift operator jobs in Saint Paul pay?
The median posted salary is $44,720 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $47,622. Based on the 93% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Saint Paul?
Express Employment Professionals, Dayton Freight, Aerotek, and Advance Services have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 26 hiring employers.
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