General Hands for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    359

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    9%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    5%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    39%
    High school diploma or GED
    30%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%

  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Woolworths Group Limited
    • Harvey Norman
    • Bradken Resources PTY LTD

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 359 profiles for General Hands in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 28 Oct 2026

General Hand: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $68,388 yearly
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  • Factory hand/trades assistant

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCommunication SkillsCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Group Work+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCleaningCustomer ServiceManagementTeam ManagementAssembly

  • Waste Warriors

    Hermit Park, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Mixed Age GroupsGroup WorkCustomer Service

  • Forklift operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDTP

  • Warehouse Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMarketingPhoto ManipulationPhoto EditingWarehouse Experience

  • Yard Hand/Forklift Operator

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IVPsychologyCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Security Operations

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingFreight

  • Storeperson / Warehouse Assistant

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationRCGFood Handling CertificateConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSA+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementBarista ExperienceCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationSanitationHousekeepingCleaning

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What's the average time to fill a general hand role?

The average time to fill a general hand role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do general hands tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general hand include: customer service, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for general hands?

Common licenses or certifications for general hands include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to general hands?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general hands include: storeperson / warehouse assistant, factory hand/trades assistant and manager / educator.

What level of education is common for a general hand?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a general hand in Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a general hand?

Most general hands have 17 years of professional experience.

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