Cargill forklift operator salary

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Average Cargill forklift operator salary

$40,228yearly

$16.45 hourly rate

Entry-level Cargill forklift operator salary

$34,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Cargill pay forklift operators?

The average salary for Cargill forklift operators is $40,228 per year. Cargill forklift operator salaries range between $34,000 to $47,000 per year. Cargill forklift operators earn 18% more than the national average salary for forklift operators of $34,213.

Location impacts how much a forklift operator at Cargill can expect to make. Forklift operators at Cargill make the most in West Fargo, ND, Wayzata, MN, and Ferndale, WA.

How much does Cargill pay forklift operators by location?

Cargill pays forklift operators the most in West Fargo, ND, Wayzata, MN, and Ferndale, WA. Additionally, cities like Fort Morgan and Swanton also report highly competitive salaries for forklift operators at Cargill.

Forklift operator Cargill salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	West Fargo, ND	$45,646	$21.95
2	Wayzata, MN	$44,243	$21.27
3	Ferndale, WA	$43,245	$20.79
4	Fort Morgan, CO	$43,074	$20.71
5	Swanton, VT	$42,781	$20.57
6	Ogden, UT	$42,774	$20.56
7	White Marsh, MD	$42,338	$20.35
8	Swansea, MA	$42,306	$20.34
9	Franklinton, LA	$42,112	$20.25
10	Milwaukee, WI	$41,800	$20.10

Highest-paid Cargill forklift operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Forklift Technician	$45,124	$22	-
2	Front End Loader Operator	$43,844	$21	-
3	Maintenance Operator	$43,772	$21	-
4	Relief Operator	$43,711	$21	4
5	Fork Lift Mechanic	$43,410	$21	-
6	Stock Handler	$43,354	$21	-
7	Loading Machine Operator	$43,056	$21	-
8	Truck Operator	$42,896	$21	-
9	Forklift Driver	$42,777	$21	-
10	Lift Truck Operator	$42,557	$20	-

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Recent salaries for forklift operators at cargill

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Forklift Operator	White Marsh, MD	06/28/2025	$43,973
Forklift Operator II-PO Loader	Camp Hill, PA	06/06/2025	$45,392
Trim Forklift Operator	Dodge City, KS	06/01/2025	$48,418
Forklift Operator	West Columbia, SC	06/01/2025	$44,349
Forklift Operator (Receiving)	Gainesville, GA	05/29/2025	$45,392

Forklift operator salary at Cargill competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	PepsiCo	$40,993	$20	71
2	ADM	$40,303	$19	72
3	General Mills	$40,055	$19	6
4	Chobani	$39,028	$19	3
5	Tyson Foods	$38,477	$19	29
6	Eaton	$38,400	$18	102
7	Crayola	$38,355	$18	-
8	Smithfield Foods	$38,298	$18	23
9	Presco	$38,241	$18	-
10	Florys	$38,233	$18	1
11	Bennington State Bank	$38,162	$18	-
12	Simplot Employees Credit Union	$37,984	$18	65
13	Plastipak	$37,869	$18	8
14	Koch Industries	$37,736	$18	24
15	Special Metals Federal Credit Union	$37,496	$18	-
16	Purdue Federal Credit Union	$37,336	$18	-
17	SMT	$37,290	$18	-
18	Accel	$37,042	$18	2
19	Winnebago Community Credit Union	$36,083	$17	-
20	Whole Foods Market	$34,811	$17	22

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