Machine Operators for hire in Savannah, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
International Paper
Georgia-Pacific
Derst bakery
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Savannah, GA: $72,585 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,404 – $85,802 yearly
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Assembly Tech
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationCDL CNon-CDL Class CCDL aPTCB Certification+5 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingLift TruckHi-LoUnloadingMachine Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CFire Safety CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceMachine Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationASE CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsDistribution CenterValet DrivingDry End Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBlender Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLift TruckOrder PickerManagementResearchForklifts with Various AttachmentsMachine Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseEPA Universal Certification+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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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, time management and heavy lifting.
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: assembly tech, machine operator/assembler and blender 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 Savannah, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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