Forklift Operators for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
- Communication Skills
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 12%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Cargill Limited
NFI industries
DHL Supply Chain Solutions
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct. 30, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $51,132 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,316 – $57,695 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Order Picker/material handler
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Ford CertificationDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsForkliftOrder PickingMATERIAL HANDLER
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklift Operator ExperiencePallet JackMaterials HandlingMaterial Handling ExperienceSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingSchedule ManagementForkliftMaterial Handler
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementForkliftMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlInventory ManagementInventory Control Associate / Forklift Operator / Backup Supervisor
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)Class G LicenceDriving LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsForkliftReach TruckOrder PickingOrder PickerPallet JackShipping Team Member
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckHealth and Safety ExperienceSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMaterials HandlingUnloadingLoad & UnloadOrder PickingForklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceReach TruckForkliftOrder PickerPut-AwayRF Scanner
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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 74 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Licence, First Aid Certification 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: pressline/forklift operator, material handler and forklift operator/order picker/material handler.
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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