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Communication Skills 10%
Organizational Skills 9%
Leadership 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 89%
Bachelor's degree 7%
Associate's degree 4%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 28%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 16%
1-2 years 19%
2-5 years 41%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,918 profiles for Machine Operators in Columbia, SC

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $67,321 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,945$82,484 yearly

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Machine Operator/Assembler

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRetail Sales Transactions

Machine Operator/Floater

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Journeyman HVACDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseForklift CertificationHVAC Certification

Skills

Service Technician ExperienceHVACTypingShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceOrder Picking

Machine Operator

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

CHHACertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPR

Skills

Analysis SkillsWorking with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills

Machine Operator

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Class DSpecial Education CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification

Skills

Service Technician ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Material Handler/Machine Operator

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

PMPOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification

Skills

Appliance SalesBarista ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementLift TruckForklift

Machine Operator

Columbia, SC

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

Skills

Heavy LiftingConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic Experience

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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 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: machine first helper, machine operator/assembler and material handler/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, SC, 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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