Machine Operators for hire in Greenville, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Bachelor's degree4%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%6-10 years22%3-5 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years48%More than 5 years30%1-2 years19%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Greenville, SC: $67,016 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,184 – $89,493 yearly
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Machine Operator/Forklift Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Associate's DegreeAssociate's Degree in Information TechnologyDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationInformation TechnologySkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsExtrusion Machine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality TechnicianDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsShift Lead Extrusion Machine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationForklift CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaterials HandlingPallet JackUnloadingMachine Operator
Piedmont, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMolding (Production Process)Injection (Injection Molding)Injection MoldingMolding Process ImplementationMachine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceEnglishLift TruckForkliftMachine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOTRCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPallet Jack
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
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 associate/machine operator and shift lead extrusion 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 Greenville, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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