Forklift Operators for hire in Kelowna, BC
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Forklift8%Organizational Skills6%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training24%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Sunbelt Rentals
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Time at current job
1-2 years43%Less than a year29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 805 profiles for Forklift Operators in Kelowna, BC
Last updated: Oct. 20, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kelowna, BC: $54,515 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,827 – $64,850 yearly
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Forklift Operator/Driver/General Labourer
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationBackhoe OperationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCSTSConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUnloadingForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLandscape MaintenanceOrder PickingDelivery Driver & Warehouse Associate
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Class 5 LicenceForklift Operator ExperiencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceForkliftDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceShipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceForklift LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsUnloadingLoad & UnloadWarehouse Operations Coordinator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationPortugueseWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsRussianClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingReach TruckForkliftClamp TruckOrder PickerForklift Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerDrivingReach TruckStockingForklift Operator Experience+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsReach TruckMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingForklift
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: First Aid Certification, 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: shipper/receiver/forklift operator, deckhand/svop captain and warehouse and logistics operations.
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 Kelowna, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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