Forklift Operators for hire
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Forklift14%Shipping & Receiving7%Materials Handling6%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training27%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years24%3-5 years34%6-10 years16%Current company
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Less than 1 year14%1-2 years32%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Jul. 16, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $50,300 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,779 – $59,142 yearly
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Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
ForkliftLoad & UnloadWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingConstruction PaintingTime ManagementQuality Inspector & Forklift Operator
Barrie, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftInventory ManagementMaterials HandlingManufacturingQuality ControlEnglishForklift Operator
Delta, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe OperationClass 5 LicenceDrivingExcavatorDriving LicenceSkills
Materials HandlingOrder PickerShipping & ReceivingForkliftBasic MathMathTEAM Leader - Shipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationServingFirst Aid CertificationSkills
DrivingShipping & ReceivingConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceWarehouse DistributionWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass 5 LicenceDrivingReach TruckDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Order PickerWarehouse ExperienceForkliftLoad & UnloadMaterials HandlingFreightForklift Operator
Milton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationInventory ControlReach TruckTime ManagementClamp 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 75 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, shipping & receiving and materials handling.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift, Forklift Licence 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: TEAM leader - shipper/receiver/forklift operator, quality inspector & forklift operator and warehouse associate / 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 Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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