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Communication Skills 9%
Leadership 8%
Time Management 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 77%
Associate's degree 11%
Vocational or technical training 6%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 18%
6-10 years 32%

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Time at current job

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1-2 years 23%
2-5 years 55%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,633 profiles for Machine Operators in Columbus, GA

Last updated: Jul 5, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbus, GA: $57,861 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,868$64,546 yearly

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Loom service

Columbus, GA

Licenses & certifications

Certified Management AccountantConfined Space CertificationOSHA 30Driver's LicenseCPASafety Training Undergone

Skills

Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPackagingMachining

Machine Operator

Columbus, GA

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift Certification

Skills

Retail SalesFinancial SalesSales Experience Within FinanceHazmatHazardous Material HandlingRespiratory Protection

Machine Operator

Columbus, GA

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 30

Skills

Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSustainable SourcingAssistant Manager ExperienceMaterials Handling

Machine Operator

Columbus, GA

Licenses & certifications

CDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL CCDL aForklift Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingMaterials Handling

Machine Operator 2

Phenix City, AL

Licenses & certifications

CDLDriver's LicenseCCNAElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPackaging

Machine Operator

Columbus, GA

Licenses & certifications

Water Damage Restoration Technician Certification (WRT)Water CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication 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, leadership and time management.

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 operator 2, manchine operator and loom service.

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 Columbus, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 12 years of professional experience.

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