Machine Operators for hire in Greensboro, NC
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8,615
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Proctor and Gamble
Procter & Gamble
JTI - Japan Tobacco International
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Greensboro, NC: $63,710 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,103 – $81,014 yearly
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Machine Technician
Greensboro, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Machine Operator
Greensboro, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardElectric Pallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMachine Operator
Greensboro, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CNCDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachine Shop PressesPress OperationMachine Operator
Greensboro, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsEnglishPackagingLift TruckForkliftMachine operator
Greensboro, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationASE CertificationSeries 6Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCustomer ServiceMachine Operator
Greensboro, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse ExperiencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Implementation
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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 73 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 heavy lifting.
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: cuber operator/machine operator/forklift driver, machine technician and heavy 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 Greensboro, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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