Forklift Operators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Forklift7%Time Management5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
1-2 years50%3-5 years40%6-10 years10%Current company
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Safety Kleen
UPS (United Parcel Service)
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,213 profiles for Forklift Operators in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $52,798 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,423 – $61,370 yearly
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Material Handler (Temp Contract)
Nepean, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsReach TruckWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementShipping & ReceivingOrder PickingInventory ControlInventory/Forklift Operator, Packing, Picking
Gatineau, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
Scissor LiftASPCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBasic MathTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceCremation & Operation associate
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFire Safety CertificationComputer SkillsCybersecuritySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementForkliftMaterials HandlingDecision MakingMachine OperationForklift Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceUnloadingLoad & UnloadShipping & ReceivingForklift Operator
Orleans, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
PMPProfessional Scrum Master I (PSM I), Scrum.orgCertified Scrum MasterForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingOrder Management SystemOrder PickingOrder PickerWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackForklift Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingMaintenanceCustomer Service
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Licence, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems 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 GENERAL LABOURER / FORKLIFT OPERATOR, inventory/forklift operator, packing, picking and yard associate.
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 Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 3 years of professional experience.
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