Forklift-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria

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  • Most popular skills

    Forklift12%
    Load & Unload7%
    Inventory Control6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree42%
    High school diploma or GED25%
    Vocational or technical training21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years24%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Abaris, Derrimut VIC
    AtlasMcneil All rounder & Forklift
    Austracold
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years36%
    2-5 years28%

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Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $71,180 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $61,699$82,117 yearly

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  • Forklift Operator / Warehouse Storeperson

    Altona North, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIHospitalityCertificate IIIForklift Licence

    Skills

    ForkliftSupervising ExperienceInventory ControlLoad & UnloadPicking & PackingLeadership
  • Storeman

    Hawthorn, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringCertificate IVCertificate IISalesConfined Space Entry+2 more

    Skills

    SolidworksLean ManufacturingFabricationFood PreparationFood HandlingMachining
  • Mail Officer / Forklift Driver

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    SAPManagementInventory ControlRoot Cause AnalysisForklift LicenceContinuous Improvement
  • Crown stand up high reach forklift operator

    Port Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingAdministrative ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCashiering
  • Forklift Operator L/H

    Sunshine West, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceManual Driver Licence

    Skills

    Training & DevelopmentForklift LicenceConstructionWhite CardManagementFirst Aid Certification
  • High Reach Forklift Operator

    Altona, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Licence

    Skills

    ForkliftLoad & UnloadInventory ControlEnglishMandarinJapanese

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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 115 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 inventory control.

What licenses or certifications are common for a forklift operator?

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: quarry worker, FLOOR WORKER AND FORKLIFT OPERATOR and LO order picker forklift operator.

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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?

Most forklift-operators have 8 years of professional experience.

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