Forklift Operators for hire in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 11%
- Inventory Control
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- High school diploma or GED
- 30%
- Master's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Costco Australia
dsm-firmenich
FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 106 profiles for Forklift Operators in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Last updated: 10 Nov 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: $72,498 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,596 – $89,700 yearly
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Forklift Driver
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Construction Induction Card (White Card)Driver Licence – New South WalesForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLift TruckForkliftInventory ManagementMachine OperationOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceMetal roofer
Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in BusinessWhite CardWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)BusinessCertificate III+4 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftOrder PickerHead Forklift Driver / Stage Crew
Page, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateCertificate IIINursingEWP TicketCertificate IForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceFabricationWeldingCarpentryHoist Operator
Macgregor, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsManual HandlingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSafe Work PracticesLifting EquipmentSolution DevelopmentCustomer CommunicationElectrical Trades Assistant
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
RMLV CertificateRCGWorking with Children CheckRSAForklift LicenceSkills
Order PickingPallet JackRF ScannerWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickerForklift LicenceWarehouse/Forklift Driver
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationMR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
MR LicenceForklift LicenceWhite CardMaintenanceOrder PickingWarehouse 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 139 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, inventory control and customer service.
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: assistant manager, hoist operator and electrical trades assistant.
What level of education is common for a forklift operator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a forklift operator in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 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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