Pactiv forklift operator salary

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Average Pactiv forklift operator salary

$38,284yearly

$16.45 hourly rate

Entry-level Pactiv forklift operator salary

$31,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Pactiv pay forklift operators?

The average salary for Pactiv forklift operators is $38,284 per year. Pactiv forklift operator salaries range between $31,000 to $46,000 per year. Pactiv forklift operators earn 12% more than the national average salary for forklift operators of $34,213.

Location impacts how much a forklift operator at Pactiv can expect to make. Forklift operators at Pactiv make the most in Moorhead, MN, Boston, MA, and Denver, CO.

How much does Pactiv pay forklift operators by location?

Pactiv pays forklift operators the most in Moorhead, MN, Boston, MA, and Denver, CO. Additionally, cities like Canandaigua and Cedar Rapids also report highly competitive salaries for forklift operators at Pactiv.

Forklift operator Pactiv salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Moorhead, MN	$42,298	$20.34
2	Boston, MA	$39,621	$19.05
3	Denver, CO	$39,237	$18.86
4	Canandaigua, NY	$39,067	$18.78
5	Cedar Rapids, IA	$38,658	$18.59
6	Kane, PA	$38,615	$18.56
7	Santa Fe Springs, CA	$38,504	$18.51
8	Saint Charles, IL	$38,321	$18.42
9	Kearny, NJ	$38,204	$18.37
10	Indianapolis, IN	$37,780	$18.16

Highest-paid Pactiv forklift operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Maintenance Operator	$49,226	$24	-
2	Stock Handler	$47,734	$23	-
3	Fork Lift Mechanic	$45,198	$22	-
4	Front End Loader Operator	$43,742	$21	-
5	Truck Operator	$43,612	$21	-
6	Loading Machine Operator	$43,152	$21	-
7	Mill Operator	$42,690	$21	-
8	Dry End Operator	$42,007	$20	-
9	Freight Handler	$41,644	$20	-
10	Lift Driver	$41,253	$20	-

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Recent salaries for forklift operators at pactiv

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Forklift Operator-Day Shift	Romeoville, IL	06/29/2025	$43,410
Forklift Operator	Greensboro, NC	06/10/2025	$35,562
Forklift Operator	Covington, GA	06/03/2025	$38,484
Forklift Operator	Greensboro, NC	05/28/2025	$35,562
Forklift Operator-Night Shift	Woodridge, IL	05/14/2025	$43,410

Forklift operator salary at Pactiv competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Reynolds American	$40,264	$19	1
2	Owens Corning	$40,002	$19	15
3	Ingredion	$39,545	$19	4
4	Carpenter Technology	$39,008	$19	1
5	IDEX	$38,537	$19	22
6	International Paper	$38,535	$19	77
7	Avery Dennison	$38,341	$18	45
8	Sonoco	$38,184	$18	27
9	Dart Container	$37,424	$18	4
10	Ronpak	$37,000	$18	-
11	Menasha	$36,959	$18	17
12	Pretium Packaging	$36,807	$18	13
13	CKS Packaging	$36,799	$18	1
14	AEP Industries	$36,735	$18	-
15	Novipax	$36,649	$18	10
16	Anchor Packaging	$36,567	$18	7
17	Silgan Holdings	$36,460	$18	2
18	Pac Worldwide	$36,403	$18	10
19	Genpak	$36,061	$17	4
20	Diamond Packaging	$35,853	$17	5

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