Forklift-Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Forklift11%Organizational Skills6%Warehouse Experience4%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
3-5 years50%1-2 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
American Iron & Metal (AIM Recycling)Apps Transport Group
Armour Transportation Systems
Time at current job
Less than a year60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 800 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Oct. 3, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $50,529 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,336 – $58,917 yearly
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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftShipping & ReceivingPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingForklift Operator- Line
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCPRNarrow-Aisle Forklift Operation+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsERP SystemsWarehouse Management SystemTeam CoordinationForkliftRF ScannerForklift operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass 1 LicenceCPR+3 moreSkills
BusinessForkliftMaterials HandlingForklift Operator ExperienceCommercial VehicleClient InteractionForklift Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
ForkliftMaterials HandlingLoad & UnloadInventory ControlInventory ManagementPallet DollyForklift Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceMental Health First Aid (MHFA)AED CertificationFirst Aid Certification+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPackagingWarehouse ExperienceAssemblyMachiningEnglishShipping & Receiving / Order Picker
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsReach TruckForklift Operator ExperienceNarrow-Aisle Forklift OperationSkills
Shipping & ReceivingPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingRF 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 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, organizational skills and warehouse experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Forklift, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to forklift-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift-operators include: forklift operator/labourer and forklift operator/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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift-operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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