Machine Operators for hire in Kansas City, KS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Panasonic
AlplaAgru America
Time at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,939 profiles for Machine Operators in Kansas City, KS
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, KS: $78,876 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,832 – $99,017 yearly
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Machine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipManufacturingMachine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPREPA Universal CertificationClass E+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSkilled Machine Operator 2
Shawnee, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMachine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementConflict ManagementPackagingExtruder Machine Operator
Kansas City, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHi-LoHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMachine Operator
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftHi-LoCooking
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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 74 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 time management.
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: skilled machine operator 2, extruder machine operator and production worker.
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 Kansas City, KS, 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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