Machine Operators for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Vocational or technical training4%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years24%Current company
Reynolds Consumer Products
DuPont
Novolex
Time at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years19%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $72,196 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,281 – $89,432 yearly
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Roll Tender/ machine operator
Chesterfield, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanical KnowledgeMechanical TroubleshootingMachiningManufacturingManufacturing Company ExperienceMachine Operator
Henrico, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Flagging for Traffic ControlFlagger CertificationTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseTraffic ControlForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCarpentryWoodworkingRoofingConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction Industry ExperienceMachine Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationLift TruckHoisting LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOTRLeadershipPackagingAssemblyLift TruckCSG Machine operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementLift TruckMachine Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrder PickingRF ScannerInventory ControlInventory ManagementCycle Counting Inventory ManagementMachine Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Shop PressesPress Operation
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
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: material handler/machine operator, CSG machine operator and machine operator/fabrication.
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 Richmond, VA, 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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