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Communication Skills 8%
Organizational Skills 6%
Time Management 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 80%
Associate's degree 11%
Bachelor's degree 7%

Years of experience

1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 44%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 18%
1-2 years 25%
2-5 years 46%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,042 profiles for Machine Operators in Saint Paul, MN

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $76,059 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,595$97,072 yearly

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Molder/Machine Operator

Minneapolis, MN

Licenses & certifications

Class DOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMaterials HandlingConstruction ExperienceRoofing

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Saint Paul, MN

Licenses & certifications

Class DEMT CertificationCertified Pool OperatorPERC CardArmed Security LicenseEPA Refrigeration Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementMathematical AptitudeBiological HazardsTime Management

Lead Machine Operator, Quality Coordinator

Saint Paul, MN

Licenses & certifications

AEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification

Skills

ManufacturingQuality ControlMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets

Forklift Operator & Machine Operator

South Saint Paul, MN

Licenses & certifications

Class DDrywallForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTire ServiceWarehouse ExperienceDrywallManufacturing

Machine Operator

Minneapolis, MN

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeCertified Recovery SpecialistForklift Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCertified Recovery Specialist

Machine Operator

Minneapolis, MN

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification

Skills

ManagementProduction PlanningITSpreadsheetsData EntryPayroll

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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 Class D.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: molder/machine operator, machine operator/forklift operator/material handler and machince 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 Saint Paul, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 17 years of professional experience.

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