Forklift Operators for hire
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Most popular skills
Forklift13%Order Picking6%Shipping & Receiving6%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Vocational or technical training27%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years30%3-5 years28%6-10 years24%Current company
A G SimpsonClearwater SeafoodsCOAST APPLIANCES D CTime at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years25%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Jul. 13, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $50,287 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,743 – $59,163 yearly
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Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
ForkliftLoad & UnloadWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingConstruction PaintingTime Managementforklift operator
Montréal, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationDrivingMechanic ExperienceCPR CertificationWeldingSkills
Data EntryDatabasesCustomer ServiceServingFrenchEnglishForklift Operator
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationLogisticsReach TruckForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftPackagingWarehouse Management SystemLeadershipInventory ControlCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass 3 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceFire Safety CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
ForkliftOrder PickingLoad & UnloadInventory ControlQuality ControlForklift Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass 5 LicenceReach TruckDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Facilities MaintenanceMaintenanceMaterials HandlingOrder PickingPackagingInventory ControlForklift Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Materials HandlingForkliftComputer SkillsOrder Picking
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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 78 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, order picking and shipping & receiving.
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 & warehouse associate, warehouse associate / forklift operator and forklift operator/shipper/receiver.
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 5 years of professional experience.
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