Machine Operators for hire in Sacramento, CA
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 Sacramento, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years22%Current company
Huhtamaki
International Paper
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years9%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $76,691 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,613 – $91,026 yearly
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Machine Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPERC Card+5 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTrauma-Sensitive PracticesTrauma-Informed CareTrauma AwarenessCrisis InterventionMachine Operator/Warehouse Lead
North Highlands, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMachine Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationBLSSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceMachine Operator/Assembler
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseCDL CSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementJanitorial ExperienceMachine Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDLifeguard CertificationLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSwimmingWarehouse ExperienceMachineOperator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadership
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a machine operator?
Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to machine operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: forklift operator, machineoperator and machine operator/assembler.
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 Sacramento, CA, 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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