Forklift Operators for hire in Saint John, NB
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 5%
- Warehouse Experience
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 58%
- Vocational or technical training
- 26%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
GFL Environmental
Rbc
The Home Depot
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 298 profiles for Forklift Operators in Saint John, NB
Last updated: Oct. 31, 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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Shipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFall Protection Training CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceForkliftCustomer ServiceCounterbalance 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 HandlingWarehouse worker
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
Class 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingCustomer ServiceOrder PickingForklift Operator
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceDrivingForklift 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 RemovalOperator 2
Saint John, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceCraneForklift Operator ExperienceLoader OperationSkid Steer Loader+2 moreSkills
CraneLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderBackhoe OperationForkliftDump Truck
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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: Driving Licence, WHMIS 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: shipper/receiver/forklift operator, operator 2 and warehouse worker.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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