Forklift-Operators for hire in Dartmouth, NS
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Most popular skills
Forklift10%Time Management5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years30%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Day & Ross
American Iron & Metal (AIM Recycling)Apps Transport Group
Time at current job
Less than a year67%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 793 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Dartmouth, NS
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dartmouth, NS: $46,296 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,349 – $53,120 yearly
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Final assembler
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationCPRDozerCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssemblyForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceWireline Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+6 moreSkills
ForkliftShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeQuality AssurancePackagingForklift operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass 1 LicenceCPR+3 moreSkills
BusinessForkliftMaterials HandlingForklift Operator ExperienceCommercial VehicleClient InteractionWarehouse Associate / Dock Worker
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Forklift LicenceForkliftUnloadingLoad & UnloadShipping & ReceivingEnglishForklift Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceFire Safety CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid Protocols+1 moreSkills
Assembly Line ExperienceForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceCooler Work EnvironmentCOrder PickingClosing Manager
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMotor Vehicle Transportation ExperienceRoad Transport ExperienceTransport ExperienceCommercial Driving
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Forklift, First Aid Certification and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to forklift-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift-operators include: final assembler, warehouse associate / dock worker and wireline 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 Dartmouth, NS, 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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