Forklift-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift14%Inventory Control6%Time Management6%Education level
Vocational or technical training42%Bachelor's degree27%High school diploma or GED19%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,263 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 30 Sept 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $71,631 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,745 – $84,467 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Robotics Technician / Forklift Operator
Glen Huntly, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
ForkliftLoad & UnloadInventory ControlManagementElectric Pallet JackOrder PickingPallet Consolidator
Braybrook, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Inventory ControlLeadershipManagementForkliftLoad & UnloadForklift LicenceHigh Reach Forklift Operator
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IIForklift LicenceInformation TechnologySkills
Forklift LicenceRIW CardTelecommunicationForkliftPallet JackLoad & UnloadWarehouse Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Order Picking Forklift LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLifting EquipmentForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftPallet JackPick Packer & Forklift Driver
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftElectric Pallet JackOrder PickingPicking & PackingLoad & UnloadOrganisational SkillsForklift Operator & Warehouse Coordinator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftTruck LoadingLoadingInventory Control
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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 118 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, Driver Licence and 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: material handling / forklift driver, robotics technician / forklift operator and pallet consolidator.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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