Forklift Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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 Melbourne, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 14%
- Inventory Control
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 28%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
DHL Supply Chain
Kilcoy Global Foods
Rollease Acmeda
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $71,891 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,859 – $84,923 yearly
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Forklift driver
Richmond, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftQuality InspectionMaterials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Operator
Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IVHorticultureCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationBusiness+4 moreSkills
Reach TruckLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationPackingPicking & PackingForklift Operator
Sunshine West, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIReach TruckCertificate II in Security OperationsForklift LicenceSkills
Reach TruckLifting EquipmentForklift LicenceMachine OperationLift TruckForkliftStoreperson +Forklift Operator
Reservoir, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCashieringCash HandlingStockingHigh Reach Forklift Operator
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Advanced Diploma of Information Technology+2 moreSkills
RIW CardForklift LicenceOperationsWork Health and Safety MindsetRigging and Hoisting OperationsRiggingProduction & Warehouse Machinery Operator
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckConstruction 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 142 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 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: material handling / forklift driver, forklift driver and storeperson +forklift operator.
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 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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