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Communication Skills 12%
Organizational Skills 9%
Leadership 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 87%
Bachelor's degree 6%
Associate's degree 2%

Years of experience

1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 26%

Current company

Georgia Pacific
Georgia-Pacific
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 27%
1-2 years 30%
2-5 years 27%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,034 profiles for Machine Operators in Savannah, GA

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Savannah, GA: $73,431 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $63,191$85,329 yearly

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Material Handler, Forklift Operator, QA

Savannah, GA

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationBartender LicenseOSHA Safety CertificationJourneyman LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical Assistant

Skills

Assistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational Skills

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator

Savannah, GA

Licenses & certifications

Overhead Crane CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification

Skills

Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills

Machine Operator

Savannah, GA

Licenses & certifications

OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime Management

CNC Machinist/Operator

Savannah, GA

Licenses & certifications

Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseHuman Resource Management

Skills

Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Lifting

Machine Operator

Savannah, GA

Licenses & certifications

Certified Notary PublicEngineer in TrainingAirframe & Powerplant LicenseFundamentals of EngineeringTIPSDriver's License

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarDental TerminologyHeavy Lifting

Production Supervisor, Driver, Machine Operator

Savannah, GA

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

Skills

Advanced Knife SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMediterranean CuisineLeadershipCommunication 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, organizational skills and leadership.

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 lead/machine operator, machine operator/forklift operator and material handler, forklift operator, QA.

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 17 years of professional experience.

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