Machine Operators for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Manufacturing6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years22%3-5 years12%6-10 years26%Current company
JBS Foods
QUAKER OATS
Solventum
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years40%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Sep 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $66,176 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,929 – $73,073 yearly
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Columbia, Missouri
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Columbia, Missouri
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First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationCPRHeavy Equipment OperationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationHaul Trucks+2 moreSkills
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Columbia, Missouri
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First Aid and CPRFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseCPRTESOL Certification+1 moreSkills
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Columbia, Missouri
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Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceDrivingSocial Media PlatformsOutdoor Work ExperienceMachine operator
Columbia, Missouri
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Driver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingClimbingPallet JackElectric Pallet JackComputer OperationComputer Literacy
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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 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: leadership, communication skills and manufacturing.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Class E.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: operator, production operator and production 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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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