Forklift Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Forklift12%Warehouse Experience6%Materials Handling5%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years16%6-10 years40%Current company
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A G SimpsonATSTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years30%2-5 years52%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,119 profiles for Forklift Operators in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Jul. 16, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $50,744 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,320 – $59,439 yearly
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Saw Operator/Certified Forklift Operator
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationServingDrivingClass D LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
AssemblyForkliftMachiningManufacturingShipping & ReceivingBlueprint ReadingMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationForklift LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDrywallMaterials HandlingShipping & ReceivingProduction Associate & Forklift Operator
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationReach TruckForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftOrder PickerLoad & UnloadPackagingShipping & ReceivingLogisticsForklift Operator
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerWHMIS CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Shipping & ReceivingOrder PickingForkliftLogisticsOrganizational SkillsFrenchShipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTraining & DevelopmentTime ManagementCustomer ServiceServingComputer SkillsForklift Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftInventory ManagementDriving LicenceSkills
Reach TruckAdministrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceData EntryLeadershipTraining & Development
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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, warehouse experience 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: production associate & forklift operator, shipper/receiver/forklift operator and material handler/shipping receiving.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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