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Most popular skills

Forklift 12%
Materials Handling 6%
Shipping & Receiving 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 61%
Vocational or technical training 24%
Bachelor's degree 16%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

FedEx Supply Chain
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 21%
1-2 years 21%
2-5 years 58%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,125 profiles for Forklift Operators in Kitchener, ON

Last updated: Jul. 1, 2026

Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $50,642 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $43,319$59,203 yearly

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Forklift Operator

Guelph, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftClass G LicenceDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Load & UnloadForkliftWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills

Forklift Operator/Order Picker

Brantford, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftOrder PickerReach Truck

Skills

Warehouse ExperienceAssemblyConstructionForkliftOrder PickerMaterials Handling

Forklift operator

Woodstock, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

AssemblyShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceForkliftForklift LicenceHeavy Equipment Operation

Forklift Operator

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

ForkliftShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickerMaterials HandlingMicrosoft Word

Forklift Operator/Materials Coordinator/Inventory Controller

Cambridge, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftForklift Licence

Skills

Order PickerPackagingCustomer ServiceShipping & ReceivingMaterials HandlingSAP

Forklift Operator

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftForklift Licence

Skills

Materials HandlingShipping & ReceivingForkliftWarehouse ExperienceInventory ControlOrder Picker

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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, materials handling and shipping & receiving.

What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?

Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift, Driving and Forklift Licence.

What are some job titles related to forklift operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: hydrulic press opeator/forklift operator, dock forklift operator and forklift operator/order picker.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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