Forklift Operators for hire in St. John's, NL

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  • Most popular skills

    Forklift
    9%
    Leadership
    3%
    Communication Skills
    3%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    32%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Cardinal health
    • FedEx
    • Home Depot Canada
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    40%

Browse Indeed's database of 616 profiles for Forklift Operators in St. John's, NL

Last updated: Oct. 24, 2026

Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. John's, NL: $56,540 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $38,606 – $82,805 yearly

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  • Forklift operator/ Dock worker

    Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceRF ScannerRecord Keeping
  • Forklift Operator

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationTime ManagementForklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementInventory ControlInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceForkliftBarcode Scanning for Logistics
  • Warehouse Worker

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementInventory ManagementOrder PickingUnloadingForkliftForklift Operator Experience
  • Forklift Operator

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingForkliftPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder Picking
  • Warehouse Forklift Operator / Sales / Logistics

    Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    Class 3 LicenceCraneDriving LicenceCSTSConfined Space CertificationClass 4 Licence

    Skills

    Food IndustryCrane OperationCraneForkliftWarehouse ExperienceShipping & Receiving
  • Forklift Operator / Material Handler

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftOrder PickerTDG CertificationClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems+8 more

    Skills

    Hazardous Material HandlingReach TruckForkliftOrder PickerForklift Operator ExperiencePut-Away

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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, leadership and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?

Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, First Aid Certification 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: scaffolder and driver forklift, warehouse forklift operator / sales / logistics and excavator 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 St. John's, NL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?

Most forklift operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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