Forklift Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift14%Inventory Control6%Time Management6%Education level
Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree33%High school diploma or GED28%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Woolworths Distribution Centre
DHL Supply Chain
International flavors & fragrances (IFF)
Time at current job
1-2 years60%Less than a year20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,287 profiles for Forklift Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $71,815 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,827 – $84,787 yearly
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Warehouse Operative
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLift TruckForkliftWarehouse Storage ManagementLogistics Cargo HandlingWarehouse Safety ComplianceForklift Operator / Warehouse Operations
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftPallet JackMaterial Handling Equipment OperationLogistics Cargo HandlingWarehouse Operator
Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IVHorticultureCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationBusiness+4 moreSkills
Reach TruckLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationPackingPicking & PackingTEAM LEADER / FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Reservoir, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)EWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementPower ToolsHand ToolsFabricationConstruction Site PreparationMechanical KnowledgeSite Manager / Front-End Loader & Forklift Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Order Picking Forklift LicenceCoachingFirst Aid CertificationUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Equipment CleaningWork Safely at Heights+4 moreSkills
ServingFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionBread MakingProduction & Warehouse Machinery Operator
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Lifting EquipmentLogistics Cargo HandlingForklift LicencePut-AwayUnloadingLift Truck
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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, inventory control and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Licence, White Card and General 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 operator / warehouse operations, TEAM LEADER / FORKLIFT OPERATOR and forklift operator l/h.
What level of education is common for a forklift operator?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a forklift operator in Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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