Forklift Operators for hire in Saint John, NB
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Forklift7%Heavy Lifting5%Warehouse Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
GFL Environmental
KFC
Americold
Time at current job
1-2 years43%Less than a year29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 248 profiles for Forklift Operators in Saint John, NB
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint John, NB: $48,285 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,584 – $58,900 yearly
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Counterbalance Forklift Operator
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperiencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)ForkliftMaterials HandlingRenovations
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
Roadway Snow and Ice ControlProfessional Driving ExperienceClass 5 LicenceDrivingCommercial VehicleCommercial Driving+2 moreSkills
ForkliftFreightInventory ControlInventory ManagementMaterials HandlingPallet JackForklift Operator
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)First Aid CertificationReach TruckWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceUnloadingMaterials HandlingLoad & UnloadCleaning and Debris RemovalMaterial Handler
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Level C and AED CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBilingualSupply ChainWorkplace Safety PoliciesLogisticsOperator
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S Awareness+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingManufacturingMaterials HandlingMechanical KnowledgeAssembly Line ExperienceClient CommunicationForklift Operator & Warehouse Associate
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingPackingPackagingRF ScannerPicking & PackingOrder Picking
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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, heavy lifting and warehouse experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: WHMIS Certification, First Aid Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: customer service representative, operator and operator 2.
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 Saint John, NB, 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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