Forklift Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
Find forklift operators who efficiently handle materials, transport goods, and ensure workplace safety while showcasing skills such as precision, attention to detail, and effective communication for optimal performance in diverse settings. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 17%
- Pallet Jack
- 8%
- Inventory Control
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Vocational or technical training
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Aldi Warehouse Distribution
Ikea North Lakes
Americold Logistics
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,584 profiles for Forklift Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $74,053 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,361 – $85,204 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Forklift Operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardStandard 11Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftTrainingTeachingBillingForklift Operator (Casual)
Clayfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftPneumatic SystemsGeneral Laborer / Forklift Operator
Chermside, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryConstructionEWP Ticket+2 moreSkills
EWP TicketLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceForklift Operator / Pick Packer / Labourer
Moorooka, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Lift TruckForkliftUnloadingTruck LoadingLoadingTruck Loading and UnloadingWarehouse Forklift Operator
Norman Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Order Picking Forklift LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Order PickerRF ScannerWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackOrder PickingForklift LicenceHC Float Truck Driver / LF Forklift Operator
Eight Mile Plains, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Forklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Truck DrivingHC LicenceForklift Licence
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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 123 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, pallet jack and inventory control.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Licence, White Card and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: HC float truck driver / LF forklift operator, crew member – forklift operator and warehouse 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 Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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