Production Operators for hire in Townsville, 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 Townsville, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    863

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    37%
    Bachelor's degree
    30%
    High school diploma or GED
    22%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    40%
  • Current company

    • Allstate Insurance
    • Sims Metal Management
    • Self-employed
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    14%

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Last updated: 5 Nov 2026

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  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $60,618 yearly
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  • Nightfill Grocer / Team Leadership

    South Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate III in Retail (SIR30216)Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationRCGWorking with Children CheckCertificate III+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementGroup WorkCustomer ServiceStockingInventory Replenishment
  • Personal Shopper

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Diploma of Information TechnologyEngineeringCertificate III in Information TechnologyCertificate IIIDiplomaInformation Technology

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceOrder PickingOrder PickerStocking
  • Warehouse Operator

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMarketingPhoto ManipulationPhoto EditingWarehouse Experience
  • Yard Hand/Forklift Operator

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IVPsychologyCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Security Operations

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingFreight
  • Lead Operations Supervisor

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsBlue CardConfined Space EntryEWP Ticket

    Skills

    Time ManagementEquipment RepairMechanical KnowledgePlumbingWeldingSchedule Management
  • Outdoor Activity instructor

    South Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IVConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Blue CardProject Management

    Skills

    LeadershipResource AllocationFacilitationRisk Mitigation PlanningYouth Development Programme ExperienceBehaviour 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 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 communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for production operators?

Common licenses or certifications for production operators include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to production operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to production operators include: store manager, personal shopper and lead operations supervisor.

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 Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a production operator?

Most production operators have 22 years of professional experience.

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