Forklift-Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Forklift11%Organizational Skills6%Warehouse Experience4%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
3-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
American Iron & Metal (AIM Recycling)Amos and Andy Fisheries LimitedApps Transport Group
Time at current job
2-5 years83%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 780 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $50,529 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,336 – $58,917 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckScissor LiftCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMaterials HandlingForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceReach TruckWireline Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
Quality AssuranceForkliftShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceMechanical KnowledgePackagingForklift Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
ForkliftMaterials HandlingLoad & UnloadInventory ControlInventory ManagementPallet DollyMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Transportation ExperienceCommercial VehicleDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceDriving LicenceDelivery Driver ExperienceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingForklift Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingDriving LicenceFire Safety+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPackagingWarehouse ExperienceAssemblyMachiningEnglishForklift Operator/Material Handler
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Order FulfillmentMaintenanceRoutine Maintenance InspectionsQuality ControlMaterials HandlingShipping & 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 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, organizational skills and warehouse experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Forklift, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems 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/material handler, forklift operator/labourer 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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift-operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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