Machine Operators for hire in Savannah, GA
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills6%Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
International Paper
Georgia Pacific
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,672 profiles for Machine Operators in Savannah, GA
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Savannah, GA: $72,870 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,867 – $85,830 yearly
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Crane Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardCrane CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCNC Machine Operator
Port Wentworth, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMachine Operator/Laborer
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCDL B+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementEHSEquipment Operator/Laborer
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMachine Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementServsafe+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingBanquet ExperienceTransformer Assembler/ winding technician
Pooler, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCookingBanquet ExperienceCulinary Experience
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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 75 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: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?
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: machine operator/assembler, winder operator and machine operator/laborer.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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