Forklift-Operators for hire
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Forklift10%Heavy Lifting5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years16%3-5 years30%6-10 years34%Current company
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aeras waterTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years30%2-5 years41%
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Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $50,602 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,880 – $59,714 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Burnaby, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingForklift Operator ExperienceTextile, Paper or Wood ProductionDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingMachine OperationPackagingManufacturingForkliftEnglishForklift Operator
Oakville, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerPallet DollyReach TruckNarrow-Aisle Forklift OperationPallet Jack+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsComputer OperationComputer SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationFrenchHindiForklift Operator/ Crane Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrder FulfillmentTime ManagementForkliftForklift Operator
Milton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsWHMIS CertificationTime ManagementForkliftRF ScannerPackingForklift Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingForkliftPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingForklift Operator
Montréal, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
Chariot ÉlévateurGestion De ProjetGrueConduite De VéhiculePermis De ConduirePermis De Chariot ÉlévateurSkills
Inspection MécaniqueExpérience D'électricien IndustrielExpérience En MécaniqueChariot ÉlévateurExpérience De CaristeGrue
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What's the average time to fill a forklift operator role?
The average time to fill a forklift operator role is 74 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do forklift-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a forklift operator include: forklift, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Forklift, Forklift Licence and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to forklift-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift-operators include: forklift operator/ crane operator and warehouse associate / forklift operator.
What level of education is common for a forklift operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a forklift operator in Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift-operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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