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Communication Skills 10%
Leadership 8%
Organizational Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 93%
Associate's degree 4%
Vocational or technical training 2%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 26%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 20%
1-2 years 27%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 811 profiles for Machine Operators in Salem, OR

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Salem, OR: $80,130 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,849$107,283 yearly

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Utility Operator

Salem, OR

Licenses & certifications

Class DAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 30OSHA 10

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

Machine Operator

Salem, OR

Licenses & certifications

Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitOverhead Crane CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportServing

Sheet Metal Fabricator / Shipping and Receiving

Independence, OR

Licenses & certifications

OLCC Service PermitOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHASafety Training UndergoneForklift Certification

Skills

LeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy Lifting

Machine Operator

Salem, OR

Licenses & certifications

Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCaregivingQuality ControlLogistics

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Salem, OR

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL B

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift Truck

Pasteurizer Operator

Salem, OR

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification

Skills

Clean Driving RecordCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadership

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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, leadership 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 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/forklift operator/material handler, pasteurizer operator and sheet metal fabricator / shipping and receiving.

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 Salem, OR, 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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