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Forklift 10%
Materials Handling 6%
Shipping & Receiving 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 63%
Vocational or technical training 18%
Bachelor's degree 16%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

FedEx Supply Chain
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 29%
2-5 years 52%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,823 profiles for Forklift Operators in Waterloo, ON

Last updated: Jun. 30, 2026

Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $49,603 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,408$54,185 yearly

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Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Cambridge, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationForklift LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDrywallMaterials HandlingShipping & Receiving

WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceMicrosoft OfficeForklift Licence

Skills

Microsoft OfficeMaterials HandlingMIG WeldingWeldingBlueprint Reading

Forklift Operator

Guelph, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftClass G LicenceDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Load & UnloadForkliftWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickingHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills

Order Selector,Loader,Forklift,crane Operator

Woodstock, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftOMVICReach TruckForklift Licence

Skills

ForkliftReach TruckCraneShipping & ReceivingLoad & UnloadOrder Picking

Forklift Operator

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

SurveillanceMicrosoft ExcelLoss PreventionCCTVLaw EnforcementComputer Networking

Assembly line operator/ Forklift Operator

Paris, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftDrivingForklift Licence

Skills

AssemblyInventory ManagementForkliftMaintenanceQuality ControlMaterials Handling

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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 77 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, materials handling and shipping & receiving.

What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?

Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift, Driving and Forklift Licence.

What are some job titles related to forklift operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: assembly line operator/ forklift operator, material handler/forklift operator and WAREHOUSE 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 Waterloo, ON, 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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