Production Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
Find production operators who set up equipment, monitor production processes, and maintain quality standards to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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1,267
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Time Management
- 5%
- Cash Handling
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Vocational or technical training
- 24%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Royal Australian Navy
McDonalds
Woolworths Group Limited
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Production Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $52,880 yearly
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Delivery Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceBlue CardCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSalesCustomer ServiceUpsellingSuggestive SellingPOSRSA
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardTechnical WritingTest Equipment CalibrationCalibrationDiagnostic Problem-SolvingTroubleshooting Electrical Systems+34 moreSkills
Equipment CalibrationInventory ControlCalibrationInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceProcess Control InstrumentationHeavy Machinery Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIITruck LoadingLoadingSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementExcavatorOutdoor Work ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMachine OperationAble Seaman
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of ProficiencyCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIIConstructionCertificate I+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementLand SurveyingData CollectionEquipment CalibrationCalibrationMaintenance officer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422)Skills
Time ManagementMaintenanceProperty MaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceElectrical SystemsSafe Working at HeightsProduction Attendant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationNational Police CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation Module+1 moreSkills
Infection ControlHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Temperature MonitoringTemperature ControlFood SafetyCross-Contamination Prevention
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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 33 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: White Card, First Aid Certification and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to production operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to production operators include: heavy machinery operator, RSA and kitchen hand & physical support.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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