How much does a Fork Lift Operator make in Medford, MA? The average Fork Lift Operator salary in Medford, MA is $47,181 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $42,394 and $53,475. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Fork Lift Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fork Lift Operator Salary $38,036 Medford,MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Fork Lift Operator Salary $42,394 Medford,MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Fork Lift Operator Salary $47,181 Medford,MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Fork Lift Operator Salary $53,475 Medford,MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Fork Lift Operator Salary $59,205 Medford,MA February 26, 2024
25% $42,394 10% $38,036 90% $59,205 75% $53,475 $47,181 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

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Housekeeping: Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.

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Shipping and Receiving: Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.

Attention to Detail 4.73%
Housekeeping 3.38%
Shipping and Receiving 1.69%
Others 90.2%

Job Description for Fork Lift Operator

Fork Lift Operator operates fork lifts to stack and retrieve goods, supplies and materials. Responsible for maintaining inventory and for production area cleanliness. Being a Fork Lift Operator documents and maintains inventory records. Typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Fork Lift Operator typically reports to a supervisor. The Fork Lift Operator possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Fork Lift Operator

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For Fork Lift Operator, the first career path typically starts with a Crane Operator position, and then Crane Operator, Sr..

The second career path typically starts with a Heavy Equipment Operator II position, and then progresses to Heavy Equipment Operator III.

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Fork Lift Operator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Fork Lift Operator, the highest Fork Lift Operator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Fork Lift Operator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Fork Lift Operator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Fork Lift Operator salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Medford, Massachusetts    Medford is a city 3.2 miles northwest of downtown Boston on the Mystic River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. In the 2010 U.S. Censu....More

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