Machine Operator

ManpowerGroup; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime opportunities

Weekend/holiday OT

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Machine Operator in Omaha, NE to support the Production Department and Manufacturing Operations Team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and safety-focused.

The role involves operating plastics equipment, loading/unloading materials, inspecting products, and monitoring machinery to ensure quality and efficiency. Competitive pay and shift opportunities accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills to track production and quality information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Previous manufacturing/production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastics manufacturing equipment following safety, quality, and production standards.
• Load, unload, sort, stage, and move materials through production.
• Inspect finished products for quality, dimensions, defects, and spec compliance.
• Monitor machine performance and report equipment or process concerns to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and meet daily production goals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our client, in Omaha, a leading plastics manufacturing company, is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. As a Machine Operator , you will be part of the Production Department supporting the Manufacturing Operations Team. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, reliability, and a safety-focused mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Omaha, NE

Pay Range

• 1st Shift: 18.00/hour
• 2nd Shift: 19.44/hour (18.00 + 8% shift differential)
• 3rd Shift: 20.16/hour (18.00 + 12% shift differential)

What's the Job?

• Operate plastics manufacturing equipment while following safety, quality, and production standards.
• Load, unload, sort, stage, and move materials throughout the production process.
• Inspect finished products for quality, dimensions, defects, and specification compliance.
• Monitor machine performance and report equipment or process concerns to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area while meeting daily production goals.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or military service.
• Ability to use basic computer systems to track production and quality information.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive pay of 18.00 per hour - shift differential - 2nd & 3rd
• Available Shifts:
• 1st Shift: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Friday - Tuesday
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Thursday - Monday
• 3rd Shift: 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM | Sunday Night - Friday Morning
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing manufacturing environment.
• Potential for overtime opportunities, including weekends and holidays.
• Work with a supportive team focused on safety, quality, and career development.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.