Machine Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 80%
- Vocational or technical training
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
WestRock
Tyson foods
Mauser Packaging Solutions
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- Less than a year
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $73,099 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,188 – $90,279 yearly
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General Laborer/Machine Operator
Madison, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass ESkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManufacturingAssembly Line ExperienceMachine operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOTRHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAuto Press Machine Operator/Crane Operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTow TruckMowingWarehouse/Forklift Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseTrainingForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftMachine OperationMachine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer OperationTeam LeadershipComputer LiteracyMachine Operator
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationIPC 610IPC-610 CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPackingPackagingBlueprint Specification InterpretationInterpreting Technical Drawings
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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 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: warehouse/forklift operator, auto press machine operator/crane operator and operator machine and packing warehouse workers.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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