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Most popular skills

Forklift 12%
Materials Handling 7%
Shipping & Receiving 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 49%
Vocational or technical training 27%
Bachelor's degree 22%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

A Raymond Automotive Manufacturing
ABC Supply
Anixter Canada

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 15%
2-5 years 60%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,532 profiles for Forklift Operators in Hamilton, ON

Last updated: Jul. 5, 2026

Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $49,009 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $40,711$58,999 yearly

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Forklift Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceForklift Licence

Skills

ForkliftCommunication SkillsShipping & ReceivingMaterials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceOrder Picking

Order Picker/Forklift Operator

Stoney Creek, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationReach TruckCPR CertificationForklift Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceServingTime ManagementLeadershipBlueprint ReadingHeavy Lifting

Galvanizing Operator

Binbrook, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftTDG CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceServingLeadershipWarehouse DistributionManufacturingForklift

Forklift Operator

Burlington, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftSecurity Guard LicenceDriving LicenceForklift Licence

Skills

ForkliftLogisticsLoad & UnloadMaintenanceAutomotive RepairMechanic Experience

Forklift/Machine Operator

Burlington, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftReach Truck

Skills

ForkliftReach TruckMaterials HandlingOrder PickerMicrosoft WordOrder Picking

Shipping and Receiving & Forklift Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class 5 LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceServingLeadershipOrganizational Skills

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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 77 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, materials handling and shipping & receiving.

What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?

Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift, Forklift Licence 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/order picker, shipping and receiving & forklift operator and order picker/forklift 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 Hamilton, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most forklift operators have 10 years of professional experience.

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