Machine Operators for hire in Lancaster, PA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Westrock
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Time at current job
More than 5 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $75,945 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,802 – $96,445 yearly
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Machine Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL CJourneyman LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator 2
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos AbatementNCCER CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsStretcher leveler operator
Leola, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsMachine OperationMachiningManufacturingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCNC Machine Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrder PickingOrder PickerWarehouse Management SystemOrder FulfillmentMaterials HandlingMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Conestoga, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipProperty ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord Embeddings
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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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 OSHA 10.
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 2, machine operator/material handler/ forklift operator/ shipping and recieving supervisor and stretcher leveler 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 Lancaster, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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