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Communication Skills 11%
Organizational Skills 11%
Time Management 10%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 87%
Associate's degree 9%
Bachelor's degree 4%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 16%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 11%
1-2 years 19%
2-5 years 30%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,774 profiles for Machine Operators in Sacramento, CA

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $76,679 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $64,765$90,785 yearly

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Machine Operator/Assembler

Sacramento, CA

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseCDL CSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementJanitorial Experience

Production Machine Operator

Sacramento, CA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills

Machine Operator

Sacramento, CA

Licenses & certifications

AEDLifeguard CertificationLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingCPR

Skills

Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSwimmingWarehouse ExperienceCleaningWarehouse Operations

Machine Operator/Warehouse Lead

North Highlands, CA

Licenses & certifications

Certified Safety ProfessionalDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills

Machine Operator

Sacramento, CA

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssembly

MachineOperator

Sacramento, CA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

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 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 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: production machine 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 13 years of professional experience.

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