Production Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Time Management
- 5%
- Cash Handling
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 47%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
McDonalds
Royal Australian Navy
Lear Corporation
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,279 profiles for Production Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Production Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $52,880 yearly
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Able Seaman
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of ProficiencyCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIConstructionCertificate I+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementLand SurveyingData CollectionEquipment CalibrationCalibrationElectrical Foreman
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenanceProduction Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
LeadershipBilingualFrenchWarehouse Storage ManagementSpanishManagementTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceCN TicketDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Safe Work PracticesMicrosoft WordLifting EquipmentRisk AssessmentsRisk Reporting ProceduresLogistics Cargo HandlingCrusher Operator
Westcourt, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationBackhoe TicketGrader OperationLoader OperationExcavatorTelehandler TicketSkills
ExcavatorLoader OperationForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftHR LicenceMine Controller
Mooroobool, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckCertificate IVCertificate IV in Cyber SecurityBlue CardHR LicenceSkills
Technical SupportTechnical Support for Customers and UsersIT SupportRemote Technical SupportTechnical Troubleshooting SupportApplication Support
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What's the average time to fill a production operator role?
The average time to fill a production operator role is 42 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do production operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a production operator include: customer service, time management and cash handling.
What licenses or certifications are common for production operators?
Common licenses or certifications for production operators include: First Aid Certification, White Card and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to production operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to production operators include: machine operator / maintenance technician, deckhand and electrical foreman.
What level of education is common for a production operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a production operator in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a production operator?
Most production operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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