Machine Operators for hire in Allentown, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years8%6-10 years28%Current company
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All Ballz RacingTime at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years28%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Allentown, PA: $74,815 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,775 – $95,231 yearly
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Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipHazmatMachine Operator/Packer/Inspector
Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCCNACPRServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadOrder PickingOrder PickerExtrusion Operator/ Quality Control Management
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperiencePackagingWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingRF ScannerPallet JackMachine Operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationBLSSkills
Organizational SkillsE-CommerceDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyProduction operator
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPallet JackLift TruckMachine Operator
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChauffeur's PermitClass DPassenger EndorsementDrivingCommercial VehicleSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPackingPackagingMachine Operation
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What's the average time to fill a machine operator role?
The average time to fill a machine operator role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do machine operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machine operator include: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: machine operator/forklift operator, machine operator/packer/inspector and extrusion operator/ quality control management.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Allentown, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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