Forklift Operator
Tracy, CA · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tracy, CA · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Owatonna, MN · On-site
$17.25 - $20.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Owatonna, MN · On-site
$17.25 - $20.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Ontario, CA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Ontario, CA · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14.75 - $17.50/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Granite City, IL · On-site
$16.25 - $19/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Granite City, IL · On-site
$16.25 - $19/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Sparks, NV · On-site
$17.50 - $20.50/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Sparks, NV · On-site
$17.50 - $20.50/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Aurora, CO · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Aurora, CO · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Steelton, PA · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Steelton, PA · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tampa, FL · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tampa, FL · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tolleson, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tolleson, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Janesville, WI · On-site
$15.25 - $17.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Janesville, WI · On-site
$15.25 - $17.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$15.50 - $18.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Durham, NC · On-site
$15.50 - $18/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Durham, NC · On-site
$15.50 - $18/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$14.50 - $17.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tucker, GA · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Tucker, GA · On-site
$16 - $18.75/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Romulus, MI · On-site
$16.50 - $19.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Romulus, MI · On-site
$16.50 - $19.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
College Park, GA · On-site
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
College Park, GA · On-site
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Riverside, MO · On-site
$16.50 - $19.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
Forklift Operator
Riverside, MO · On-site
$16.50 - $19.25/hr
Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. * Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise ...
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How much do forklift merchandiser jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for forklift merchandiser in the United States is $17.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a forklift merchandiser?
A Forklift Merchandiser is a warehouse or retail employee responsible for moving, organizing, and stocking merchandise using a forklift. Their duties often include unloading shipments, transporting products to designated areas, and arranging items on shelves or pallets to ensure efficient inventory management and attractive displays. They must follow safety protocols, operate forklifts and other equipment safely, and help maintain a clean, organized workspace. Forklift Merchandisers play a key role in maintaining product availability and supporting the overall operations of stores or warehouses.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a forklift merchandiser?
To thrive as a Forklift Merchandiser, you need experience in warehouse operations, basic inventory management, and a valid forklift operator certification. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), scanning devices, and various forklift models is typically required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help you excel in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate product placement, workplace safety, and efficient merchandise flow.
What are some common challenges faced by forklift merchandisers, and how can they be addressed?
Forklift merchandisers often face challenges such as managing tight schedules, navigating crowded warehouse environments, and ensuring product placements meet safety and visual standards. To address these, it's important to have strong communication with warehouse staff, stay updated on best practices for safe forklift operation, and prioritize organization skills to balance efficiency with safety. Proactively identifying potential hazards and maintaining a clear workflow can help mitigate risks and ensure smooth collaboration with other team members.
What is the difference between Forklift Merchandiser vs Stock Clerk?
| Aspect | Forklift Merchandiser | Stock Clerk |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Forklift certification often required | No specific certification usually needed |
| Work Environment | Warehouses, distribution centers | Retail stores, stockrooms |
| Job Focus | Operating forklifts, moving large inventory | Organizing, stocking shelves |
| Industry Usage | Logistics, wholesale | Retail, grocery |
Forklift Merchandisers primarily operate forklifts to move large inventory in warehouses and distribution centers, requiring forklift certification. In contrast, Stock Clerks focus on organizing and stocking shelves in retail environments without the need for specialized certifications. Both roles are essential for inventory management but differ in equipment use and work settings.
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Costco rating
8.1
Based on 1,922 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
2nd of 39 rated national retailers
Job description
California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.
The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.
Position Summary
Operates seated and standing forklift to transfer product from warehouse floor to load trucks. Responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse facility. Provides a high level of member service.
Job Duties
- Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise.
- Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise, picking of outgoing merchandise, and loading of outbound trailers when needed.
- Checks, verifies, and audits merchandise and enters data into remote data terminals to ensure that ordered merchandise has been received and that merchandise is as ordered and not damaged or defective.
- Operates a forklift, when needed, to move and put away merchandise, and replenishes pick areas identified by replenishment reports and various requests for needed merchandise.
- Obtains customer orders identifying merchandise that has been requested and fills merchandise order by selecting and moving merchandise from active slot to flat.
- Reports damages and vendor compliance issues. Resolves problems or discrepancies with help from the immediate manager.
- Meets department demands without sacrificing quality.
- Uses forklift to obtain product, stages product and moves door using small hand tools including powered tools to meet the specific customer request.
- Cleans area by picking up packaging and cardboard material. Operates cardboard baler.
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
- Assists with department duties as necessary.
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
For additional information about pay ranges, click here.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 0011
Responsibilities
Job Description
California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.
The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco.
Position Summary
Operates seated and standing forklift to transfer product from warehouse floor to load trucks. Responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse facility. Provides a high level of member service.
Job Duties
- Moves Merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise.
- Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate. Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise, picking of outgoing merchandise, and loading of outbound trailers when needed.
- Checks, verifies, and audits merchandise and enters data into remote data terminals to ensure that ordered merchandise has been received and that merchandise is as ordered and not damaged or defective.
- Operates a forklift, when needed, to move and put away merchandise, and replenishes pick areas identified by replenishment reports and various requests for needed merchandise.
- Obtains customer orders identifying merchandise that has been requested and fills merchandise order by selecting and moving merchandise from active slot to flat.
- Reports damages and vendor compliance issues. Resolves problems or discrepancies with help from the immediate manager.
- Meets department demands without sacrificing quality.
- Uses forklift to obtain product, stages product and moves door using small hand tools including powered tools to meet the specific customer request.
- Cleans area by picking up packaging and cardboard material. Operates cardboard baler.
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
- Assists with department duties as necessary.
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
For additional information about pay ranges, click here.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 0011
About Costco
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Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. With more than 800 locations worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one. Today, as the company evolves, it stays true to the qualities that helped attract and retain millions of loyal members around the globe: Commitment to quality. Costco warehouses carry about 4,000 SKUs (stock keeping units) compared to the 30,000 found at most supermarkets. By carefully choosing products based on quality, price, brand, and features, the company can offer the best value to members.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Issaquah, WA, US
Year founded
1983