Production-Operators for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service6%Time Management5%Cash Handling4%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree32%Vocational or technical training25%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Argo Group
Arrow Electronics
Baiada Poultry
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,285 profiles for Production-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 2 Oct 2026
Production Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $52,880 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Production Assistant
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipPower BITeam ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSales+1 moreSkills
CleaningTime ManagementSalesEnglishSpanishCustomer ServiceRetail Assistant/Shop Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVCertificate IIISkills
SalesCash HandlingInventory ControlRetail SalesCustomer ServiceMarketingButchery Worker
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Picking & PackingForkliftFood SafetyCustomer ServiceTime ManagementEnglishConsole operator
Holloways Beach, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelPOSCustomer ServiceMachine Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSASkills
Experience Working with ChildrenFood HandlingPackagingServingCustomer ServiceCash HandlingMachine Operator / Maintenance Technician
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationGermanCPR CertificationSkills
CADSolidworksMicrosoft OfficeAssemblyMaintenanceMechanical Knowledge
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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: Driver Licence, 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: butchery worker, supervisor and retail assistant/shop operator.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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