Production Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Time Management8%Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
Vocational or technical training36%Master's degree29%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Woolworths Distribution Centre
Serco
ITITime at current job
2-5 years83%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 42,997 profiles for Production Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Production Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $60,383 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $82,560 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Warehouse Operative
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLift TruckForkliftWarehouse Storage ManagementLogistics Cargo HandlingWarehouse Safety ComplianceWarehouse Operator
Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringCertificate IVHorticultureCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationBusiness+4 moreSkills
Reach TruckLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationPackingPicking & PackingForklift Operator / Warehouse Operations
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftPallet JackMaterial Handling Equipment OperationLogistics Cargo HandlingProduction Machine Operator
Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaCertificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)Driver Licence – VictoriaGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate III+1 moreSkills
Manufacturing Equipment MaintenanceSafe Work PracticesMachine SetupEquipment Safety ProceduresSafety Protocol AdherenceMachine OperationMachine Operator / Production Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Manufacturing Facility ExperienceDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaIndustrial Facility ExperienceFactory ExperienceProvisional P2 Driver Licence+1 moreSkills
AssemblyMechanical KnowledgeComponent InstallationHand ToolsPower ToolsBolts for FasteningProduction & Warehouse Machinery Operator
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Lifting EquipmentLogistics Cargo HandlingForklift LicencePut-AwayUnloadingLift Truck
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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: time management, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for production operators?
Common licenses or certifications for production operators include: White Card, Driver Licence – Victoria and General 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: forklift operator / warehouse operations, low voltage winding operator and production machine 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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a production operator?
Most production operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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