Machine Operators for hire in Fayetteville, NC

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Time Management8%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED76%
    Bachelor's degree13%
    Associate's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years16%
    6-10 years42%
  • Current company

    Butterball
    Goodyear
    Campbell soup
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year5%
    1-2 years5%
    2-5 years63%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Fayetteville, NC: $61,732 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $48,817$78,063 yearly

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  • Machine Operator

    Hope Mills, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCrane CertificationForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTeam LeadershipConflict ManagementBilingualForeign Language Proficiency
  • Machine Operator

    Fayetteville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianVenipunctureSpecimen CollectionPhlebotomyDriver's LicenseSpecimen Collection Processing+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy Lifting
  • Production Worker

    Fayetteville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAssemblyAssembly Line ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Machine Operator

    Fayetteville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationBartender LicenseASQC CertificationCIROCertified Quality AuditorCertified Quality Inspector+25 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHigh-End SalesHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Light machine operator

    Fayetteville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Engineer in TrainingFundamentals of EngineeringOSHA 10Professional EngineerForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCarpet CleaningBuffingBufferPolishingCleaning
  • Live receiving

    Fayetteville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePackagingLift TruckForklift

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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: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

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: production machine operator, production worker 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 Fayetteville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 13 years of professional experience.

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