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 VICAtlasMcneil All rounder & ForkliftAustracoldTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years36%2-5 years28%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,227 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
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
*Indeed data (AU)
Forklift Operator / Warehouse Storeperson
Altona North, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIHospitalityCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftSupervising ExperienceInventory ControlLoad & UnloadPicking & PackingLeadershipStoreman
Hawthorn, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringCertificate IVCertificate IISalesConfined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
SolidworksLean ManufacturingFabricationFood PreparationFood HandlingMachiningMail Officer / Forklift Driver
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
SAPManagementInventory ControlRoot Cause AnalysisForklift LicenceContinuous ImprovementCrown stand up high reach forklift operator
Port Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingAdministrative ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCashieringForklift Operator L/H
Sunshine West, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceSkills
Training & DevelopmentForklift LicenceConstructionWhite CardManagementFirst Aid CertificationHigh Reach Forklift Operator
Altona, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
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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