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Forklift operator resume checklist (Canada)

A forklift operator resume in Canada should name each type of lift truck you are trained and experienced on (counterbalance, reach, order picker), the date of your training, your safety record, how many loads or trailers you move per shift, and the shifts you can work.

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Forklift operator resume checklist

  • Each truck type you are trained on, with the training date
  • Safety record: incidents, damage, pre-shift inspections
  • Volume: trailers, pallets or moves per shift
  • Racking heights and put-away work
  • WHMIS and any TDG training
  • Shifts you can work, including nights and overtime

Tickets and certificates for forklift operators

TicketWhy it mattersHow much
Forklift (lift truck) trainingForklifts should only be driven by trained workers. Say which types you can drive and when you were trained. SourceOften asked for
WHMISWorkers who use or work near hazardous products must get WHMIS training. Listing it shows you are ready to start. SourceOften asked for
First Aid and CPRA current certificate helps you stand out. Add the level and expiry date. In Ontario, every workplace must have someone with a valid first aid certificate on site at all times. Since June 2026, Standard First Aid is called Intermediate First Aid. SourceHelps you stand out
TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)Anyone who handles, ships or transports dangerous goods must be trained and hold a certificate. For road work it lasts 36 months. SourceHelps you stand out

Forklift operator resume example (Canada)

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Chris Dube

Forklift operator

Winnipeg, MB · (204) 555-0119 · chris.dube@example.com

Summary

Forklift operator with 4 years on counterbalance, reach and order picker trucks. Safe, steady and fast.

Availability

Available for rotating shifts, nights, weekends and overtime.

Certifications and tickets

  • Forklift training: counterbalance, reach truck and order picker (renewed 2025)
  • WHMIS 2015 training (2025)
  • TDG certificate (expires 2028)

Work experience

Forklift operator, Prairie Cold Storage, Winnipeg, MBMar 2022 to Present
  • Load and unload 8 to 10 trailers a shift with zero damage claims in 2 years.
  • Put away pallets up to 9 metres high on a reach truck in a freezer warehouse.
  • Complete a written pre-shift inspection on every truck and report faults the same day.
  • Cycle count 150 locations a week with an RF scanner.
Warehouse associate, Red River Supply, Winnipeg, MBAug 2020 to Feb 2022
  • Picked orders on an electric pallet jack and order picker, about 90 lines an hour.

Skills

Counterbalance, reach, order picker · Pre-shift inspections · RF scanners · Freezer work

Education

Manitoba High School Diploma, 2019

Before and after

Before

Drove a forklift.

After

Loaded and unloaded 8 to 10 trailers a shift on a counterbalance and reach truck with zero damage claims in 2 years.

Before

Experienced forklift driver.

After

Forklift operator with 4 years on counterbalance, reach and order picker trucks. Zero incidents. Open to all shifts.

Common questions

Is there a forklift licence in Canada?

Forklifts should only be run by trained workers, and some provinces set extra rules such as a minimum age. Training is usually for each type of truck, so list each type and when you were trained.

How often do I need forklift training?

It depends on the province and the employer. Many employers retrain or re-evaluate operators every few years. Put your latest training date on your resume.

What numbers should a forklift operator show?

Trailers or pallets per shift, racking height, years without an incident and inventory accuracy.

Should I list TDG?

Yes, if you have it. Anyone who handles or ships dangerous goods needs TDG training, so it can open more jobs.

Sources

Last updated November 14, 2026. Rules change, so check the source before you rely on it.

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