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Communication Skills 11%
Organizational Skills 9%
Leadership 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 77%
Vocational or technical training 7%
Associate's degree 7%

Years of experience

1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 10%
6-10 years 38%

Current company

Rosina Food Products
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 24%
2-5 years 24%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,229 profiles for Machine Operators in Buffalo, NY

Last updated: Jul 9, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $76,050 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,057$97,933 yearly

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Production Associate/Machine Operator

Buffalo, NY

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardPERC CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Fire Safety CertificationForklift Certification

Skills

ExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLift TruckOutdoor Work ExperienceHand ToolsHeavy Equipment Operation

Machine Operator

Amherst, NY

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime Management

Machine Operator

Buffalo, NY

Licenses & certifications

Doubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Overhead Crane CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCDL a

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadership

Machine Operator

Buffalo, NY

Licenses & certifications

Class DProperty & Casualty LicensePassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseTWIC Card

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsRegional LaneCommunication SkillsOTRAnalysis Skills

Tire inspector/ Machine operator

Buffalo, NY

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseCompTIA A+

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementISO 50001Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising Experience

Electrical/Mechanical Assembler

Buffalo, NY

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCertified Quality EngineerOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills

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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, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.

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/packer, tire inspector/ machine operator and production associate/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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 18 years of professional experience.

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