Machine Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED79%
    Associate's degree12%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Tyson foods
    Tyson Foods Incorporated
    International Paper Company
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years75%
    More than 5 years25%

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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $73,169 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,493 – $89,989 yearly

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  • Warehouse Operator/ Lead Assembler

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationFood Service Experience
  • Machine Operator

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsForklift CertificationMachine SetupEquipment Setup (Production Tasks)Machine Operation
  • Production / Machine Operator

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLCDL a

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMachine OperationMachiningQuality InspectionPrecision Measuring InstrumentsMeasuring Instruments
  • Machine Operator

    Fairview Heights, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10CDL a+3 more

    Skills

    Lift TruckForkliftMachine OperationMachiningManufacturingPackaging
  • Machine Operator

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingLift TruckForkliftMath
  • Machine Operator/ Manufacturing Technician

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseEnergy Control ProceduresPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherenceSafety EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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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 73 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 machine operators?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: production / machine operator, machine operator/ manufacturing technician and warehouse operator/ lead assembler.

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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