15 employers surveyed representing 375 employees in this occupation. Does not include logging tractor operators. There are approximately 1,535-1,875 forklift operators currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Many employers are union.
About 35-45 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require 6-12 months of prior experience. Some employers require forklift certification. Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Some jobs are filled by promoting from stock clerk, material handler, and warehouse worker positions.