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Most popular skills

Forklift 10%
Warehouse Experience 7%
Order Picking 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 46%
Bachelor's degree 23%
Vocational or technical training 20%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 28%
3-5 years 22%

Current company

Armour Transportation Systems
Midland Transport
MVR Cash & Carry

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 35%
1-2 years 20%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 461 profiles for Forklift Operators in Halifax, NS

Last updated: Jul. 4, 2026

Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Halifax, NS: $48,289 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,959$55,574 yearly

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Forklift Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

Warehouse ExperienceForkliftWHMIS CertificationPower BIDrivingMicrosoft Excel

Skills

ConstructionRoofingBlueprint ReadingInventory ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift

Warehouse Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftPOSFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyMicrosoft OfficeForklift Licence

Skills

ForkliftMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlOrder PickingCleaning

Yard Material Handler / Forklift Driver / Return Operator

Dartmouth, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftOrder PickerReach TruckDriving LicenceForklift LicenceClass 4 Licence

Skills

ForkliftMaterials HandlingConstructionWarehouse ExperienceLoad & UnloadOrder Picking

Skilled Labourer / Heavy Equipment Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationExcavatorForklift Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentData CollectionAdministrative ExperienceProperty Management

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Commercial DrivingMaterials HandlingInventory ControlShipping & ReceivingData EntryLoad & Unload

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingClass 1 LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

Warehouse ExperienceWarehouse DistributionOrder PickingLoad & UnloadPackagingShipping & Receiving

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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 76 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, warehouse experience and order picking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?

Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift, First Aid Certification 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: shipper/receiver/forklift operator, yard material handler / forklift driver / return operator and warehouse 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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?

Most forklift operators have 4 years of professional experience.

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