Forklift-Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Forklift8%Organizational Skills4%Heavy Lifting3%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training33%Master's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Slegg Building Materials
Western Forest Products
Costco Wholesale
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 327 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $60,207 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,577 – $83,184 yearly
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Shipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationConfined Space CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementShipping & ReceivingForkliftOrder PickingForklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHazard IdentificationMotor Vehicle Transportation Experience+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForkliftWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Worker
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationServing IT RightProject Management+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPackingPackagingPicking & PackingFORKLIFT OPERATOR & ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerAED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlInventory ManagementCustomer ServicePackingHead Shipper/Receiver
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
FreightPallet DollyPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingOrder PickingForklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class 5 LicenceDrivingExcavatorDriving LicenceForklift LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam CoordinationSchedule ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
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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 74 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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Class 5 Licence 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: head shipper/receiver, shipper/receiver/forklift operator and dock worker/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 Nanaimo, 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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