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Communication Skills 12%
Organizational Skills 10%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 79%
Associate's degree 13%
Bachelor's degree 6%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 14%
6-10 years 18%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 23%
2-5 years 46%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,872 profiles for Machine Operators in St. Louis, MO

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $75,908 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,096$97,502 yearly

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Machine Operator

St. Louis, MO

Licenses & certifications

Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNAForklift Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy Lifting

Material handler Machine Operator/Line Lead

St. Louis, MO

Licenses & certifications

Certified Quality AuditorCertified Quality TechnicianCertified Quality EngineerASQC CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationHACCP Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Machine Operator

St. Louis, MO

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseClass EServsafe

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLong Term Care ExperienceNursing Home ExperienceDietary Department Experience

Machine operator

St. Louis, MO

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime Management

Machine Operator

St. Louis, MO

Licenses & certifications

CHHACertified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR

Skills

Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista Experience

Racker

St. Louis, MO

Licenses & certifications

OSHA Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationShipping & ReceivingMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse OperationsDriver's License

Skills

Time ManagementMachine SetupEquipment Setup (Production Tasks)LoadingMachine Shop PressesPress Operation

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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 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, machine operator/packager and material handler machine operator/line lead.

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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most machine operators have 15 years of professional experience.

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