Machine Operators for hire in Greenville, SC

Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Greenville, SC to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    8,225

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED91%
    Associate's degree4%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years34%
  • Current company

    Michelin
    Grace management
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  • Time at current job

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Greenville, SC: $66,484 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $49,554$89,197 yearly

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  • Machine Operator

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLCPIMDriver's LicenseCDL BCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalForklift Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Extrusion 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 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Machine Operator

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMathematical Aptitude
  • Machine Operator

    Greenville, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPackaging
  • Machine Operator

    Piedmont, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMolding (Production Process)Injection (Injection Molding)Injection MoldingMolding Process Implementation
  • Machine Operator

    Mauldin, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsQuality InspectionManufacturingSales

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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, 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: machine operator/assembler and 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 17 years of professional experience.

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