Forklift Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Forklift8%Organizational Skills4%Heavy Lifting3%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training31%Master's degree6%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
GFL Environmental
Sysco Vancouver
Canadian Tire
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 449 profiles for Forklift Operators in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $60,207 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,577 – $83,184 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 ExperienceHead Shipper/Receiver
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
FreightPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingOrder PickingForkliftWarehouse leadhand
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingMotor Vehicle Transportation ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceForkliftUnloadingLoad & UnloadWarehouse Worker
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationServing IT RightProject Management+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPackingPackagingPicking & PackingMobile Equipment Operator and Process Crew
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkid Steer Loader+4 moreSkills
ForkliftSkid Steer LoaderOverhead CranesCraneLoader OperationUnloadingOperator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationOverhead Cranes+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEnergy Control ProceduresHazardous Energy ControlForkliftOverhead CranesCrane
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: operator, head shipper/receiver 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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