Production Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
English7%Customer Service6%Time Management6%Education level
Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years20%3-5 years28%Current company
Woolworths Supermarket
Argo Group
BAIADA POULTRY
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,252 profiles for Production Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Aug 2026
Production Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $52,880 yearly
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Production Assistant
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipPower BITeam ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSalesSkills
CleaningTime ManagementSalesEnglishSpanishCustomer ServiceProduction Loader Operator
Mount Sheridan, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11Confined Space EntryMR LicenceSkills
ManagementMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceHazmatQuality AssuranceHospitality Trainee
Bentley Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityRCGCertificate IIIRSASkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsArgricultral transport and machinery operator
Edmonton, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIISkills
Truck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeManagementTerminal Operator
Redlynch, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHR LicenceDogging TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLogisticsTMSForkliftManagementMicrosoft WordFactory Worker
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceRCGRSASkills
Microsoft OfficeCustomer ServiceDrivingCommunication SkillsPackagingTime Management
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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: english, customer service and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a production operator?
Common licenses or certifications for production operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and RSA.
What are some job titles related to production operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to production operators include: forklift operator, production assistant and production loader operator.
What level of education is common for a production operator?
Vocational or technical training 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 13 years of professional experience.
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