Machine Operators for hire in Gainesville, GA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Heavy Lifting6%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED76%
    Associate's degree10%
    Vocational or technical training10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    SK Battery America
    Smithfield Foods
    8th Avenue Food & Provisions / Dakota Growers Pasta Company
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    2-5 years38%
    More than 5 years13%

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Last updated: Oct 5, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $66,202 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,688 – $78,700 yearly

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  • (Machine Operator)

    Gainesville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadership
  • Operator II

    Flowery Branch, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsService Technician Experience
  • Machine Operator

    Flowery Branch, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOhmmeterLeadership
  • Machine Operator

    Gainesville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Scissor LiftScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseMotorcycle LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingManufacturingMaintenanceAircraft Maintenance
  • APO machine operator

    Oakwood, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardDriver's LicensePallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Pharmacy Technician ExperienceManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime Management
  • Machine Operator

    Gainesville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftForklift CertificationLift Truck

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCNCCNC MachiningCNC LatheTurningMachining

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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?

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), APO machine operator and operator II.

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

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

Most machine operators have 15 years of professional experience.

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