Machine Operators for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree20%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
JBS Foods
Kraft Heinz
QUAKER OATS
Time at current job
Less than 1 year5%1-2 years29%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $63,024 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,922 – $72,320 yearly
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Machine Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationJ-STD-001 CertificationIPC-610 CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingKiosk Operator/ equipment operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipFabricationPlasma CuttingPlasma CuttersMachine Operator/Assembler
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseClass EDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator/Forklift Operator/Product Delivery
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHydraulicsRoute DrivingDrivingInventory ControlInventory ManagementMachine operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingClimbingPallet JackElectric Pallet JackComputer OperationComputer LiteracyOperator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational 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 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: operator, machine operator/assembler and kiosk operator/ equipment 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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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