Forklift-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Forklift12%Inventory Control8%Load & Unload7%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years26%3-5 years24%Current company
Adair's retail groupAmazon warehouse
AustracoldTime at current job
Less than a year36%1-2 years28%2-5 years28%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,235 profiles for Forklift-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $71,473 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,596 – $84,302 yearly
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Spotswood, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceMR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftInventory ControlLoad & UnloadMail Officer / Forklift Driver
Sunshine, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
SAPManagementInventory ControlRoot Cause AnalysisForklift LicenceContinuous ImprovementWarehouse Operator / Forklift Driver
Essendon, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftWarehouse ExperiencePackagingPicking & PackingLoad & UnloadInventory ControlMachine Operator/Forklift Driver
Dallas, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceManagementSkills
CNCWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator L/H
Sunshine West, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceSkills
Training & DevelopmentForklift LicenceConstructionWhite CardManagementFirst Aid CertificationWarehouse Operator
Collingwood, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Order Picking Forklift LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Inventory ControlForkliftPicking & PackingPallet JackTime Management
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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, inventory control and load & unload.
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: warehouse operator, formulator / forklift operator and quarry worker.
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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