Forklift Operators for hire in Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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485
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 11%
- Load & Unload
- 5%
- Customer Service
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Vocational or technical training
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Baxter Healthcare
Costco
Adecco
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 485 profiles for Forklift Operators in Gold Coast, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Nov 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gold Coast, Queensland: $74,481 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,966 – $85,389 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Forklift Driver
Palm Beach, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsGroup WorkForklift Operator SYSTEM SUPERVISOR
Southport, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaRCGResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSolution DevelopmentBudget ManagementCSSPlant Operator
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Lift TruckForkliftPalletisationMaterials HandlingUnloadingTruck LoadingForklift Operator & Yard Hand
Beechmont, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementLifting EquipmentWarehouse Storage ManagementSolution DevelopmentCustomer CommunicationForklift Driver / Storeman
Broadbeach, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Pallet JackUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadOrder PickingShipping & ReceivingWAREHOUSE OPERATOR
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardOrder Picking Forklift LicenceDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Order PickerOrder Picking Forklift LicenceReach TruckRF ScannerInventory ControlInventory Management
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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 126 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, load & unload 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: forklift driver / storeman, supervisor and forklift operator SYSTEM 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 Gold Coast, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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