Forklift-Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Forklift9%Organizational Skills5%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
1-2 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Cambridge Pallet
Jefferson Elora Corporation
18 Wheels LogisticsTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,531 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Sep. 27, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $50,791 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,648 – $59,103 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceRF ScannerForkliftForklift Operator
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsReach TruckForklift Operator Experience+1 moreSkills
WHMIS CertificationHeavy LiftingForkliftReach TruckOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceUnloadingForkliftLoad & UnloadRoutine Maintenance InspectionsForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceCarpentryBuilding Framer ExperienceFraming CarpentryForklift Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsForklift LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Forklift LicenceHeavy LiftingReach TruckForkliftNarrow-Aisle Forklift OperationOrder PickerForklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse DistributionOrder PickingShipping & ReceivingForklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsForkliftComputer OperationComputer SkillsReach TruckShipping & 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 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Forklift, Reach Truck and Driving.
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/forklift operator and material handler/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 Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift-operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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