Forklift-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Forklift11%Time Management4%Inventory Control3%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training41%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
4WD Supa Center[Woolworth Warehouse]Active furniture railway company others work agencyTime at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 79 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Oct 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 & PackingSpanishEnglishforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ForkliftMachiningMaintenanceInventory ControlPallet JackMicrosoft ExcelForklift Driver > Dnata (Via Bluecollar)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftElectric Pallet JackLoad & UnloadComputer SkillsInventory ControlOrder PickingEvent 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 & UnloadMC Truck Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
MaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationTractor-TrailerDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleOperations Supervisor
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceLR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Team ManagementSupervising ExperienceIndustrial EquipmentOrder PickingDriver LicenceLR 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 120 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 inventory control.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift-operators?
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: full-time project assistant, supervisor and operations supervisor.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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