Forklift Operators for hire in Kingston, ON
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Most popular skills
Forklift9%Time Management5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training33%Master's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Novelis
McKesson
ParaMed Home Health Care
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year38%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 352 profiles for Forklift Operators in Kingston, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kingston, ON: $51,580 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,035 – $57,793 yearly
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Construction Worker
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationInventory ManagementWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFire Safety Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPackingPackagingFruit room Operator
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementTeam CoordinationMaterials HandlingForkliftForklift Operator ExperiencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseWarehouse Associate
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
ForkliftShipping & ReceivingUnloadingLoading and Unloading TrailersLoad & UnloadMaterials HandlingHeavy Equipment Operator (Utility)
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDangerous GoodsTDG CertificationLeadershipTeam BuildingRigging+2 moreSkills
Public SpeakingHeavy Equipment OperationForkliftOrder PickingOrder PickerMerchandisingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPRHazardous Energy Control+1 moreSkills
CNC LatheCNCLatheForkliftBlueprint ReadingMechanical KnowledgeEDGE BANDER OPERATOR/ASSEMBLY/CNC OPERATOR
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsQuality AssuranceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftQuality AssuranceQuality InspectionMaintenanceOff-The-Road Equipment ServicingPacking
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: construction worker, stage hand/forklift operator/carpentry crew and fruit room 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 Kingston, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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