Forklift-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Forklift12%Time Management4%Load & Unload4%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years36%1-2 years24%6-10 years20%Current company
[Woolworth Warehouse]Active furniture railway company others work agencyAdecco France
Time at current job
More than 5 years42%1-2 years32%Less than a year16%
Browse Indeed's database of 84 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $67,961 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,579 – $76,243 yearly
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Forklift Operator / Yard Operator
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftInventory ControlPackagingPicking & PackingSpanishEnglishEvent Installation & De-installation Crew – Ironman Cairns (scheduled)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryRSACPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Hand ToolsCarpentryFrame CarpentryForkliftOrder PickingLoad & UnloadFarm Hand/Labourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceLeadershipManagementHR LicenceMR LicenceSkills
LeadershipManagementForkliftforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ForkliftMachiningMaintenanceInventory ControlPallet JackMicrosoft ExcelTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceDogging TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLogisticsTMSForkliftManagementMicrosoft WordVEHICLE DETAILING & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardInventory ControlLoad & UnloadForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSupervising Experience
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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 115 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, time management and load & unload.
What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift-operators include: Forklift Licence, White Card and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to forklift-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift-operators include: VEHICLE DETAILING & CUSTOMER SERVICE, warehouse assistant / forklift driver and glass manufacturer.
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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift-operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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