Machine Operators for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years26%6-10 years30%Current company
Graham Packaging Company
HydroPepsico
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years29%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $75,233 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,745 – $93,176 yearly
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Machine Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator Level 2
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsEnglishSpanishMachine Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipLevel 1 Machine Operator
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadMachine Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceCash HandlingFood PreparationMachine Operator
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCorporate Social ResponsibilityDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceCar WashVehicle Exterior Washing
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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, organizational skills 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 Food Handler 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 level 2 and level 1 machine 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 Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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