Machine Operators for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
International Paper
Ace Metal IncorporatedAcme Corrugated Box Co
Time at current job
1-2 years40%More than 5 years40%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,802 profiles for Machine Operators in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $78,999 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,412 – $128,913 yearly
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Machine Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementSafe Quality Food CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsExtrusion Operator
Bellmawr, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMaterials HandlingMixer/Machine Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingExcavatorMachine Operator
Folcroft, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLeadershipDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Six Sigma Yellow BeltHazmat EndorsementSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrder PickingOrder PickerShipping & ReceivingMachine Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPackingPackagingPicking & Packing
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License 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: mixer/machine operator, box machine operator and machine operator/lamination.
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 Philadelphia, PA, 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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