BCT Machine Operator

Streck; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No night shifts

No weekend shifts

Market-competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Great team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Streck in Nebraska is seeking a dedicated BCT Machine Operator 1 to assist in producing blood collection tubes used by labs worldwide. You will operate labeling equipment, inspect materials, and perform quality checks in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players who can follow procedures, handle basic data entry, and safely operate a pallet jack. The role offers a supportive work environment with regular hours and emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated success in a related role.
• Strong dependability, organization, and interpersonal communication (written and oral).
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented environment.
• Comfort using basic computer applications for inventory management, data entry, and training.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack to move loaded pallets.
• Willingness to learn automated equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate BCT labeling equipment and make adjustments during production runs.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment.
• Inspect and verify component materials before use.
• Package finished product according to work instructions.
• Pull, identify, store, and deliver samples and documentation as required.
• Perform quality checks to confirm product meets specifications.
• Follow established Quality Systems, documentation practices, and all FDA/ISO regulations.
• Report equipment, process, or personnel issues to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Team oriented

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Pallet jack operation

Willing to learn automation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Streck

: Streck is a Nebraska-based manufacturing company that makes a global impact by developing and distributing to labs worldwide. Our products provide confidence for accurate health care testing! Our passions and priorities are focused on taking care of our customers, employees, and giving back to our community. Streck has jobs for every stage of your career. If you are a dependable, hard-working, and team-oriented individual who values meaningful work, Streck is looking for you to join our community of passionate people on a mission!

About the Role

As a BCT Machine Operator 1, you'll help produce the blood collection tubes (BCT) that laboratories around the world rely on. You'll operate and monitor labeling equipment, inspect materials, and perform quality checks - all while following documented work instructions in a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on production role suited to someone who takes pride in precision, consistency, and following procedure exactly as written.

What You'll Do

• Operate BCT labeling equipment and make adjustments during production runs
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment
• Inspect and verify component materials before use
• Package finished product according to work instructions
• Pull, identify, store, and deliver samples and documentation as required
• Perform quality checks to confirm product meets specifications
• Follow established Quality Systems, documentation practices, and all FDA/ISO regulations
• Report equipment, process, or personnel issues to management
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated success in a related role
• Strong dependability, organization, and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
• Comfort using basic computer applications for inventory management, data entry, and training
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack to move loaded pallets
• Willingness to learn automated equipment operation and basic troubleshooting

Work Environment

You'll work in a climate-controlled biological/chemical laboratory setting, with occasional short exposure to cold temperatures in walk-in coolers. The role requires wearing clean-room clothing and protective equipment (lab coats, hair/beard covers, masks, gloves, and/or face shields) for up to two and a half hours at a time. This role involves standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 40 lbs occasionally, and similar physical activity. Travel is minimal (up to 0%, with rare exceptions).

Streck Offerings

• A challenging, safe and rewarding work environment
• No night or weekend shifts
• Excellent work life balanceMarket competitive pay
• Comprehensive and inclusive benefits
• Great team environment
• On and off campus career development opportunities

Streck is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Individuals with Disabilities & Protected Veterans/Affirmative Action employer and forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping and caregiver status), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.