Forklift Operator market brief · Dayton, OH
Forklift Operator Jobs in Dayton, OH
44 forklift operator openings are live in the Dayton, OH area from 18 employers, led by thyssenkrupp, Safe Staffing of Ohio, Inc., and Express Employment Professionals. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$42,328 a year (median $39,915), from the 61% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 44
- Live forklift operator openings currently tracked in the Dayton market.
Companies hiring
- 18
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $39,915
- 61% 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 14%. 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
44
Hiring employers
18
Salary coverage
61%
Median experience
2.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
22
9 companies · $38,272 median
Established employers
15
5 companies · $42,328 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$37,440
P50
$39,915
P75
$42,328
P90
$43,680
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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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare forklift operator opportunities in Dayton, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 44 live roles tracked in this market.
- 18 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Forklift Operator in Dayton
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
44 forklift operator openings across 18 employers establish the current Dayton opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
thyssenkrupp is one of the most active visible employers, with 11 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 44 matches
Representative openings
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More forklift operator openings in Dayton
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- Material Handler I (Forklift) 2nd Shift · Nesco Resource
- Forklift Operator II 2nd Shift Mon-Thurs 5P-3:30A · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC
- Forklift Operator II - Weekend shift Fri-Sun 6A-6P · KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC
- Forklift Operators Material Handlers 8P-8A · Safe Staffing of Ohio, Inc.
- Forklift Operators & Material Handlers $19.60/hr · Safe Staffing of Ohio, Inc.
- Forklift Operators/Material Handlers 1st shift · Safe Staffing of Ohio, Inc.
- Forklift Operators Material Handlers 3rd shift · Safe Staffing of Ohio, Inc.
- Cherry Picker / Order Picker Operator · thyssenkrupp
- Forklift Operator · thyssenkrupp
- Forklift Operator - Rotating nights · thyssenkrupp
- Forklift operator - 3rd shift · thyssenkrupp
- Stand-Up Forklift Operator · thyssenkrupp
- Forklift Operator - 1st Shift · thyssenkrupp
- Stand up Forklift · Kelly Services
Forklift Operator jobs in Dayton: 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.
- 01
How many forklift operator jobs are open in Dayton?
Metaintro tracks 44 live forklift operator openings from 18 employers in the Dayton, OH area over the last 30 days.
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What do forklift operator jobs in Dayton pay?
The median posted salary is $39,915 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $42,328. Based on the 61% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for forklift operator jobs in Dayton?
thyssenkrupp, Safe Staffing of Ohio, Inc., Express Employment Professionals, and KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC have the most open forklift operator roles here right now, out of 18 hiring employers.
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