Machine Operators for hire in Greenville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Time Management6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Smithfield Foods
ABB
Wayne Sanderson Farms
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,174 profiles for Machine Operators in Greenville, NC
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Greenville, NC: $69,368 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,640 – $80,683 yearly
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Machine Operator
Greenville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLife Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMachine Operator
Greenville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceBasic MathMachine Operator 2
Greenville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Welding Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Greenville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine OperationMachiningRegulatory ComplianceComplianceMachine Operator/Assembler
Greenville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseOTRFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationEPA Universal Certification+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOTRCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingMachine Operator
Greenville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Materials HandlingLift TruckQuality InspectionMachine OperationMachiningInventory Management
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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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
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, tool and die maker and machine operator/assembler.
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 Greenville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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