Machine Operators for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Blues City BreweryDMC PowerOwens Corning
Time at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years43%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,648 profiles for Machine Operators in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $76,277 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,284 – $101,567 yearly
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Machine Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorCDLFood Safety CertificationEPA Type IDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMathematical AptitudeAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCO2 machine operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA Type IOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAEPA Refrigeration Certification+9 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementPlastic Machine Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMachine Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementPMPAerial Lift CertificationPERC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+24 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skillsmanufacturing machine operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOverhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsMachine Operator Technician
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsManufacturingMicrosoft Office
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
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: plastic machine operator, machine operator technician 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 12 years of professional experience.
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