Machine Operators for hire in Greenville, SC
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Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years8%6-10 years36%Current company
Michelin
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ZF TransmissionsTime at current job
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years21%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Greenville, SC: $65,660 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,454 – $88,974 yearly
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Machine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMathematical AptitudeMachine Operator/Assembler
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMachine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mathematical AptitudeManufacturing Company ExperienceEnergy Control ProceduresElectrical Safety ProceduresHazardous Energy ControlFire SafetyMachine operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMachine Operator/Crane Operator/ CNC operator
Greenville, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCarpentryTrim CarpentryDrywall
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
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: packer/machine operator, injection mold operator 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, 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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