Forklift Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 11%
- Time Management
- 4%
- Inventory Control
- 3%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
- Incitec Pivot
Team Global Express
- National Taiwan University
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 44%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 112 profiles for Forklift Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $67,961 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,579 – $76,243 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Senior Secondary Certificate of EducationCertificate IIHospitality ManagementCertificate IForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLift TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handling Equipment OperationManual Handling Techniquesforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftMachine OperationMaintenanceInventory ControlForklift Operator / Yard Operator
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftInventory ControlPackagingPicking & PackingSpanishEnglishPicker/packer
Woree, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsCertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate III+2 moreSkills
Picking & PackingOrder PickingOrder PickerLift TruckForkliftFirst AidCrusher Operator
Westcourt, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationBackhoe TicketGrader OperationLoader OperationExcavatorTelehandler TicketSkills
ExcavatorLoader OperationForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftHR LicenceTruck Driver/Leading Hand
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)CPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Tipper TrucksHorizontal DrillingDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Front-End LoadersExcavatorForklift 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, 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 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: glass processor, warehouse assistant / forklift driver 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 15 years of professional experience.
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