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Communication Skills 8%
Organizational Skills 8%
Heavy Lifting 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 85%
Vocational or technical training 7%
Associate's degree 6%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Hearthside Food Solutions
Hormel Foods
Amity packing

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 13%
1-2 years 17%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,835 profiles for Machine Operators in Aurora, IL

Last updated: Jun 7, 2026

Machine Operator

Carol Stream, IL

Licenses & certifications

OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingPackingPackaging

Machine Operator

West Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Class DCDLDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipAssemblyMechanical Knowledge

Machine Operator

Joliet, IL

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Pallet JackPhone EtiquetteMaterials HandlingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills

Machine Operator

Glendale Heights, IL

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPallet Jack

Machine Operator

Yorkville, IL

Licenses & certifications

Scissor Lift CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMachiningLift TruckForkliftManufacturing

CNC Machine Operator

Elgin, IL

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

Skills

Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftManufacturingUnloading

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The average time to fill a machine operator role is 72 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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Pallet Jack Certification.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: CNC machine operator.

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 Aurora, IL, 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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