Forklift-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift14%Inventory Control6%Time Management6%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED25%Years of experience
1-2 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
4C Group/OZ Labour ForceAustralian Meat Group
AWHTime at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,256 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $71,512 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,655 – $84,314 yearly
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Warehouse Associate (Level 1) & Forklift Driver
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RSAForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftPallet JackLoad & UnloadWMSPackagingPicking & PackingForklift Operator
Reservoir, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftInventory ControlSalesCustomer ServicePOSWhite CardHigh Reach Forklift Operator
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IIInformation TechnologyForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceRIW CardTelecommunicationForkliftPallet JackInformation TechnologyForklift & Warehouse Operator
West Footscray, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSkills
ForkliftCustomer ServiceManagementMandarinEnglishEnglishForklift Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceMachiningForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftInventory ControlLoad & UnloadMachiningTime ManagementForklift operator
Sunshine West, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardOrder Picking Forklift LicenceDriver LicenceRCGRSAForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftLoad & UnloadOrder PickingTime ManagementCustomer Service
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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: warehouse forklift operator, warehouse associate (level 1) & forklift driver and warehouse forklift driver.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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