US Foods forklift operator salary

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Average US Foods forklift operator salary

$40,356yearly

$16.45 hourly rate

Entry-level US Foods forklift operator salary

$32,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does US Foods pay forklift operators?

The average salary for US Foods forklift operators is $40,356 per year. US Foods forklift operator salaries range between $32,000 to $49,000 per year. US Foods forklift operators earn 18% more than the national average salary for forklift operators of $34,213.

Location impacts how much a forklift operator at US Foods can expect to make. Forklift operators at US Foods make the most in Bismarck, ND, Cheyenne, WY, and Ketchikan, AK.

How much does US Foods pay forklift operators by location?

US Foods pays forklift operators the most in Bismarck, ND, Cheyenne, WY, and Ketchikan, AK. Additionally, cities like Plymouth and Reno also report highly competitive salaries for forklift operators at US Foods.

Forklift operator US Foods salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Bismarck, ND	$47,929	$23.04
2	Cheyenne, WY	$47,695	$22.93
3	Ketchikan, AK	$47,590	$22.88
4	Plymouth, MN	$46,554	$22.38
5	Reno, NV	$44,071	$21.19
6	Spokane, WA	$44,026	$21.17
7	Milwaukee, WI	$43,876	$21.09
8	Bennington, VT	$43,704	$21.01
9	Rowe, MA	$43,382	$20.86
10	Billings, MT	$43,328	$20.83

Highest-paid US Foods forklift operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Front End Loader Operator	$48,796	$23	-
2	Truck Operator	$47,594	$23	-
3	Wheel Loader Operator	$45,684	$22	-
4	Receiving Operator	$45,257	$22	-
5	Stock Handler	$45,196	$22	-
6	Terminal Operator	$44,907	$22	-
7	Yarder Operator	$44,894	$22	-
8	Lead Forklift Operator	$44,748	$22	1
9	Maintenance Operator	$44,617	$21	-
10	Dock Operator	$43,834	$21	-

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Recent salaries for forklift operators at us foods

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Night Forklift Operator	Charlotte, NC	06/27/2025	$47,751
Forklift Operator, Night	Boca Raton, FL	06/20/2025	$39,653
Forklift Operator	Alcoa, TN	06/19/2025	$40,843
Forklift Operator	Marrero, LA	06/12/2025	$51,069
Forklift Operator	Seabrook, NH	06/06/2025	$58,436

Forklift operator salary at US Foods competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Freshway Foods	$41,033	$20	-
2	Kellogg	$38,253	$18	-
3	Sherwin-Williams	$38,030	$18	10
4	Sysco	$37,006	$18	74
5	HD Supply	$36,963	$18	37
6	Essendant	$36,243	$17	20
7	Publix	$35,698	$17	94
8	Performance Food Group	$34,909	$17	267
9	Core-Mark International	$34,814	$17	30
10	Whole Foods Market	$34,811	$17	34
11	Systems Services of America	$34,677	$17	-
12	Builders FirstSource	$34,456	$17	121

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