Machine Operators for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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3,992
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Unilever
Coca-Cola
Georgia pacific
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $74,249 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,699 – $97,231 yearly
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Pipe Layer/Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCNC Machine Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
HazmatOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingClass EASE Certification+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingMachine Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10CDL aCDL BElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManufacturingMachine OperationMachine Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
High School/GEDOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementMachine Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHazmat EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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/material handler, pipe layer/operator and processing 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 Jacksonville, FL, 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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