Forklift-Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Forklift10%Heavy Lifting6%Warehouse Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
1-2 years16%3-5 years24%6-10 years20%Current company
Jefferson Elora Corporation
Manitoulin Transport
18 Wheels LogisticsTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years22%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,592 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Aug. 14, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $50,767 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,703 – $58,973 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftOrder PickerDrivingReach TruckNarrow-Aisle Forklift OperationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPallet DollyPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceProduction Line Operator / Racker
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSkills
Heavy LiftingWHMIS CertificationTime ManagementReach TruckInventory ControlPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseForklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFreightSkills
Materials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceForkliftTeam CoordinationForklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsMaterials HandlingOrder PickingOrder PickerPallet DollyPallet JackForklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceRF ScannerForkliftForklift Operator/Materials Coordinator/Inventory Controller
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementQuality AssuranceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPackagingOrder Picking
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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, heavy lifting and warehouse experience.
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: production worker / forklift operator, forklift operator/materials coordinator/inventory controller and production line operator / racker.
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 Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Forklift Operator?
Most forklift-operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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