Production Machine Operator

Nebraska Ag Connection; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods is hiring a Production Machine Operator in Grand Island, NE. You will operate all related production equipment safely and efficiently to produce a quality product, with two 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months to 1 year of related experience or training. You will monitor lines, adjust equipment, maintain GMPs, and participate in training and end-of-shift reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus six months to one-year related experience or training.
• Proficiency in team building; excellent communication/interpersonal skills to motivate, encourage, train, direct, and coach employees.
• Must be able to enter data into a computer.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, write, and communicate in Basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Set up production lines to meet product specs and adjust equipment.
• Monitor equipment to reduce waste and adjust flow/blend rates as needed.
• Report changes, malfunctions, or deviations to the Production Supervisor.
• Complete end-of-shift reports and evaluate line worker performance.
• Maintain GMPs and safety procedures; wear PPE.
• Perform light maintenance on production equipment.

Skills

Team building

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Basic English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

#### Job Title:Production Machine Operator #### Location:Grand Island, NE, Nationwide United States,USA #### Company:McCain Foods #### Industry Sector:Food/Processing #### Industry Type:Food & Beverage Products and Processing #### Career Type:Operator/General Laborer #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:1 #### Salary:$28.03 USD hourly 28.0300 HOUR #### Open Until:December 18, 2026 ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operator/General Laborer **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service.# Production Machine OperatorBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from McCain...Send to Friend**Requisition ID: 44170****Job Description****About the role.**In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.McCain machine operators will operate all related production equipment safely and efficiently to produce a quality product. This role has 2 shifts available: Days 6am to 6pm and nights 6pm to 6am, 12-hour rotating schedule.**Accountabilities:*** Machine Operators sets up lines to meet the requirements of product specifications.* Observes operation of equipment and performs necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met.* Controls line flows and blend rates as specified by product specification.* Monitors product transfer points of equipment and adjusts accordingly to reduce waste.* Communicates any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, or deviation from specifications to the Production Supervisor.* Assists in the development of training programs and training of both production line workers and laborers.* Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and perform necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.* Review SPC test results to understand when and if to make adjustments to keep the process in control.* Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.* Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.* Completes end-of-shift reports with all required information at the end of the shift.* Evaluate line worker performance and communicate observations to supervisor, including areas for improvement.* Report any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, deviations, or safety hazards to the production supervisor or mechanic.* Monitors and encourages personnel to ensure good manufacturing practices.* Provides fellow operators with verbal/written information concerning production efficiencies and product quality.* Performs light maintenance of production/process equipment.* Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.* Updates information on SACD Boards and Hour-by-Hour Boards.* Strictly adheres to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out and tag-out procedures, using proper lifting techniques, wearing effectively all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, proper walking/stepping, and all other safety procedures related to your duties.* Adheres to all company and plant policies related to GMPs, any work rules and procedures.* Performs activities of production laborers as needed.* Regular and predictable attendance is essential for meeting the performance expectations of the position.**Work Environment****Regular exposure to:*** Wet and/or humid conditions* Moving mechanical parts* Fumes or airborne particles* Toxic or caustic chemicals**Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or equivalent plus six months to one-year related experience or training.* Proficiency in team building; excellent communication/interpersonal skills to motivate, encourage, train, direct, and coach employees.* Must be able to enter data into a computer.* Must be able to comprehend, read, write, and communicate in Basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.**Skills:*** Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.* Write routine reports and correspondence.* Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.* Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.* Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.**About McCain**At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!**Leadership Principles.**Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles. * We are customer-obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.* We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.* We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.* We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.**The McCain experience**We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.**Compensation Package:** Starting at $28.03 USD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shiftsThe above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONApply to this positionSave this jobJob Post Date: 10/19/26