Forklift Operator market brief · Washington, DC
Forklift Operator Jobs in Washington, DC
31 forklift operator openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 18 employers, led by Sysco, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, and Eastern Lift Truck Co.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $42,245–$51,220 a year (median $44,387), 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
- 31
- Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Washington market.
Companies hiring
- 18
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $44,387
- 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 42%. 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
31
Hiring employers
18
Salary coverage
84%
Median experience
0.5 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
17
10 companies · $43,617 median
Established employers
11
5 companies · $52,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$42,245
P50
$44,387
P75
$51,220
P90
$56,499
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 Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 31 live roles tracked in this market.
- 18 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Washington
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
31 forklift operator openings across 18 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Sysco is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 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 · 18 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 31 matches
Representative openings
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Forklift Operator jobs in Washington: 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 Washington?
Metaintro tracks 31 live forklift operator openings from 18 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days.
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What do forklift operator jobs in Washington pay?
The median posted salary is $44,387 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $42,245 to $51,220. Based on the 84% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Washington?
Sysco, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, Eastern Lift Truck Co., and Express Employment Professionals have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 18 hiring employers.
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