Machine Operators for hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Captiva Containers LLCOldcastle APG
Postal Center International (PCI)Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,659 profiles for Machine Operators in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL: $61,950 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,750 – $77,142 yearly
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Lead Machine Operator/ Coating Operator/ General Laborer
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceOvernight Machine Operator/ Packer
Pompano Beach, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceMachine Operator/Assembler
Margate, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMarketingWarehouse ExperienceMachine Operator
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBiological HazardsMachine Operator
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen ExperienceMachine Operator
North Lauderdale, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementLift 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, CPR and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: lead machine operator/ coating operator/ general laborer, machine operator/assembler and process 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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