Forklift Operator
Move materials and equipment around FIFO warehouses and construction sites.
Estimated Salary: $70,000 - $100,000+ per year
What can I realistically earn as a Forklift Operator?
Typical Salary Range
$70,000 - $100,000+
per year, before tax
Typical Rosters
Industries
Career Growth
Starting Role
Forklift Operator
Next Role
Multi-Ticketed Operator (Telehandler / EWP)
Advanced Role
Operations Supervisor
Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.
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Forklift Operators move stock and equipment safely around FIFO sites, warehouses and laydown yards.
- Pre-start equipment checks
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Stacking and de-stacking pallets
- Site traffic awareness
- Pre-start machine check
- Load and unload deliveries
- Move materials to crews
- End-of-shift refuel and park-up
- 2/1 or 8/6
- Sitting and operating controls for long periods
- Some lifting and climbing
- Linfox
- Toll
- Major mining operators
- Civil contractors
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- High Risk Work Licence (LF) is essential
Highly transferable ticket. Strong FIFO readiness when paired with White Card and a clean record.
- Licensed operators
- Warehouse workers
Is a Forklift ticket enough?
It is the main requirement. White Card and a clean driving record also help.