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Most popular skills

Organizational Skills 10%
Communication Skills 9%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 67%
Bachelor's degree 18%
Associate's degree 12%

Years of experience

3-5 years 6%
6-10 years 26%
More than 10 years 68%

Current company

HINO Motors Manufacturing, USA
Riviana Foods
The Hershey Company

Time at current job

1-2 years 18%
2-5 years 42%
More than 5 years 39%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,995 profiles for Machine Operators in Memphis, TN

Last updated: Jul 5, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Memphis, TN: $72,962 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,717$99,103 yearly

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manufacturing machine operator

Memphis, TN

Licenses & certifications

Tanker EndorsementOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Machine Operator

Memphis, TN

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 30CDL aServsafe

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy Lifting

Machine Operator

Memphis, TN

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 30OSHA 10CDL aServsafeForklift Certification

Skills

Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCoiled SteelOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ManagementForklifts with Various Attachments

Material Handler/Machine Operator

Memphis, TN

Licenses & certifications

Class D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsShipping & ReceivingRF ScannerWarehouse ExperienceMachining

Machine Operator

Memphis, TN

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementPMPAerial Lift CertificationPERC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

Skills

Analysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Machine Operator

Memphis, TN

Licenses & certifications

CDLDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationFire Safety CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMathematical AptitudeAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

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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: plasma machine operator/ maintenance, material handler/machine operator and machine operator III.

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 Memphis, TN, 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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