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Organizational Skills 8%
Communication Skills 8%
Time Management 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 67%
Associate's degree 15%
Bachelor's degree 10%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 8%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 7%
1-2 years 10%
2-5 years 50%

Browse Indeed's database of 846 profiles for Machine Operators in Jackson, MS

Last updated: Jul 5, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Jackson, MS: $62,756 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,609$113,794 yearly

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Machine Operator

Florence, MS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftClass DDOT Physical ExaminationLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's License

Skills

OTRCommunication SkillsTime ManagementUnloadingLoadingDelivery Driving

Machine Operator

Jackson, MS

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicensePallet JackForklift Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceLift TruckForkliftMath

NC Operator

Jackson, MS

Licenses & certifications

Certified Quality AuditorCertified Quality InspectorCertified Quality TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationCertified Quality EngineerDriver's License

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor Experience

Machine Operator Maintenance

Jackson, MS

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationClass DASE CertificationCertified Pool OperatorASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationDriver's License

Skills

Analysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceCarpentryWoodworkingElectrical WiringMowing

Plant Operator

Jackson, MS

Licenses & certifications

Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 30CPRCDL aElectric Pallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementQuality ControlQuality ReportsDefect Detection (Quality Control)

Machine Operator

Jackson, MS

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationFire Safety CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Veterinary TerminologyCaregivingStockingKennel ExperiencePet Care Facility ExperiencePet Boarding

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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: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.

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: forklift operator, machine operator/supervisor and NC 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 Jackson, MS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 21 years of professional experience.

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