Forklift Operators for hire
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 9%
- Time Management
- 4%
- Chariot Élévateur
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29%
- Vocational or technical training
- 21%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Magna
DB SCHENKER
ALBERT HEIJN
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Oct. 24, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $50,807 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,010 – $60,018 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceClass a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Reach TruckForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceMachine OperationMaterials HandlingUnloadingForklift Operator
Etobicoke, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Reach TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingPallet JackMaterial Handling ExperienceForklift Operator ExperienceMHE Operator & Inventory Control
Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsReach TruckWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingForkliftUnloadingLoad & UnloadMaterials HandlingInventory ControlForklift Operator/ Crane Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementForkliftComputer OperationMATERIAL HANDLER/FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCraneForklift Operator ExperienceOverhead CranesSkills
ForkliftShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlInventory ManagementTeam CoordinationQuality AssuranceForklift Operator
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Licenses & certifications
UnloadingForkliftInventory ControlRF ScannerInventory ManagementShipping & Receiving+4 moreSkills
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder 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 73 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, time management and chariot élévateur.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Driving Licence, Permis De Chariot Élévateur and Permis De Conduire.
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, forklift operator en production and MHE operator & inventory control.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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