Forklift Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
- Warehouse Experience
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Value Village
Home Depot
AmeriCold Logistics
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,000 profiles for Forklift Operators in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Nov. 3, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $52,242 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,713 – $61,038 yearly
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Warehouse Associate / Material Handler
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementUnloadingForkliftStackingMaterials HandlingForklift Operator
Timberlea, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift Operator ExperienceFall Protection Training CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAnalyticsSchedule ManagementForkliftForklift Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificationFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+6 moreSkills
ForkliftMaterials HandlingInventory ControlInventory ManagementPallet JackShipping & ReceivingForklift Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementForkliftPallet JackForklift Operator ExperienceWarehouse DistributionUnloadingForklift Operator- Line
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationReach TruckCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsERP SystemsWarehouse Management SystemInventory Management SoftwareForkliftRF ScannerLoader Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Class 5 LicenceDriving LicenceClass 4 LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingExcavatorBackhoe Operation
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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, organizational skills and warehouse experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 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: warehouse associate / material handler, forklift operator- line and loader 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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