Forklift Operators for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Time Management
- 5%
- Leadership
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 35%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- Vocational or technical training
- 30%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
JBS foods
Ceva Logistics
Toll Transport
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 116 profiles for Forklift Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $72,986 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,601 – $78,799 yearly
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Yard Hand/Forklift Operator
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVPsychologyCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Security OperationsSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingFreightForklift operator
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDTPWarehouse Operator
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMarketingPhoto ManipulationPhoto EditingWarehouse ExperienceWAREHOUSE OPERATOR / FORKLIFT OPERATOR
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationManual Handling TechniquesSafe Work PracticesExcavator Operator & Labourer
North Ward, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTechnical SupportHazard IdentificationWork Safely at HeightsDistributed Control SystemsExcavator+49 moreSkills
Lifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftManager / Educator
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardManual Driver LicenceStandard 11Construction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
LeadershipCertificate III in HospitalitySafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsKitchen Health and Safety StandardsSolution Development
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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 140 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, time management and leadership.
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: excavator operator & labourer, manager / educator and warehouse 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 Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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