Machine Operators for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years14%6-10 years22%Current company
Airlite Plastics CoHighline Warren
International Paper
Time at current job
1-2 years5%2-5 years53%More than 5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $76,199 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,075 – $98,288 yearly
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Machine Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCookingKitchen KnivesMachine Operator
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerForkliftClamp TruckForklift CertificationOrder PickingLift TruckSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLift TruckMachine Operator/ warehouse forklift operator/ Gri
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCCNACompTIA A+Crane CertificationForklift CertificationMCSESkills
Crane OperationCraneWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsDistribution CenterUnloadingMachine Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRCNABLSSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFedex Ship ManagerMachine Operator/Assembler
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationNon-CDL Class CFire Safety CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic Experience
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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 72 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 heavy lifting.
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: machine operator/assembler, machine operator/ warehouse forklift operator/ gri and supervisor, backup supervisor, machine operator, print trainer, print specialist, packer.
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 Omaha, NE, 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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