Machine Operators for hire in Memphis, TN
Find machine operators who can efficiently operate and maintain various heavy machinery, ensuring safety and precision in tasks like construction, manufacturing or transportation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Memphis, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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6,567
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
- Heavy Lifting
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
ADM
Kellogg's
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 56%
- More than 5 years
- 44%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $75,924 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,408 – $102,192 yearly
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CO2 machine operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA Type IOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAEPA Refrigeration Certification+9 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementMachine Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Doubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperiencePlastic 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+23 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMonitoring MachinesMachine Operator/Forklift Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLift TruckForklift
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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, 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: machine operator/material handler, plastic machine operator and machine operator/forklift 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 Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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