Forklift-Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Forklift9%Organizational Skills5%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree30%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
1-2 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Future Transfer / Grass Seed ProductionJefferson Elora Corporation
TODCTime at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep. 21, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $50,805 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,724 – $59,032 yearly
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Warehouse / Forklift Associate/ Truck Mechanic
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsVehicle Maintenance and Repair ExperienceHeavy Vehicle Maintenance Experience+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceMaterials HandlingForklift operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsMCPSkills
Time ManagementOrder PickingWarehouse Management SystemRF ScannerForkliftOrder PickerForklift Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsForklift LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Forklift LicenceHeavy LiftingReach TruckForkliftNarrow-Aisle Forklift OperationOrder PickerLead Associate & Forklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsSkills
ForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceQuality InspectionInventory ControlInventory ManagementShipping & ReceivingDOCK WORKER
Breslau, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftDangerous GoodsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsForklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationTDG CertificationRF ScannerForkliftForklift Operator (Contract)
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsReach TruckNarrow-Aisle Forklift Operation+1 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgePreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceMachine OperationForkliftForklift Operator Experience
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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, organizational skills and time management.
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: pressline/forklift operator, forklift operator/material handler and lead 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 Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift-operators have 5 years of professional experience.
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