Forklift-Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Forklift9%Organizational Skills4%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Vocational or technical training16%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
Western Forest Products
Harmac Pacific
Sarlequun Logistics IncTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years22%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 342 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Aug. 21, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $60,926 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,632 – $83,170 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHazard IdentificationMotor Vehicle Transportation Experience+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForkliftWarehouse ExperienceShipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingForkliftOrder PickingUnloadingLoad & UnloadDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCustomer ServiceOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) RegulationsElectrical ExperienceExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationAssistant Lead Hand
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationAluminum+5 moreSkills
LeadershipReach TruckForkliftNarrow-Aisle Forklift OperationForklift Operator ExperienceLoader OperationWarehouse Worker and Forklift
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CSOTDG CertificationFoodsafeDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationPallet Dolly+6 moreSkills
FoodsafeClass 3 LicenceBasic MathBilingualFrenchSalesTrain Conductor / Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftFirst Aid CertificationShipping & ReceivingLOTOSkid Steer Loader+6 moreSkills
Driving LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceConfined Space CertificationWarehouse ExperienceRail Transport Experience
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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 a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Forklift, Driving 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: recreation aide, shipper/receiver/forklift operator and dock worker/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 Nanaimo, BC, 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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