Production Operator (Entry level)

PDS Tech Commercial; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,767,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Omaha, NE is hiring a Production Operator to support plastics manufacturing. You will operate equipment, load materials, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

You’ll monitor processes, maintain a clean work area, and meet productivity targets. Overtime, weekend work, and shift variations may apply. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.16 per hour, with benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or military experience.
• Ability to use basic computer systems to track production information.
• Strong safety, quality, teamwork, and productivity commitment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment following work instructions and quality standards.
• Load, unload, sort, stage, and move materials and finished products.
• Inspect parts for dimensions, defects, and specifications.
• Monitor equipment and report basic concerns.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow proper material handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
• Meet productivity and production targets.
• Adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Productivity

Overtime willingness

Basic computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Barcode scanners

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Power Production. Build Your Future. Become a Production Operator!

Location: Omaha, NE | Payrate: $18 - $20.16/hour | Schedule: 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift available

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in financial solutions to find dependable Machine Operators to support plastics manufacturing operations.

As a Production Operator, you'll play an essential role in keeping production running efficiently while ensuring materials, equipment, and finished products meet safety and quality standards. Your work will directly contribute to daily production goals and consistent product quality.

What You’ll Do

• Operate manufacturing equipment while following work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.

• Load, unload, sort, stage, and move raw materials, components, and finished products.

• Inspect plastic parts for dimensions, defects, quality, and specification requirements.

• Monitor equipment and report basic process or equipment concerns.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow proper procedures for material handling, storage, and disposal.

• Meet assigned productivity and production targets.

• Adapt to changing production priorities and schedules.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, relevant experience, and/or military experience.

• Ability to use basic computer systems to enter, review, or track production and quality information.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and productivity.

• Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

• Ability to frequently stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, climb, and lift/carry materials up to 50 pounds , including lifting above shoulder level.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience operating production machinery.

• Experience performing routine maintenance.

• Experience with warehouse staging and inventory systems, including handheld barcode scanners or basic WMS.

• OSHA-10 or equivalent safety training.

• Previous manufacturing experience.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shift differential pay may be available for second shift, third shift, and weekend day schedules.

• Overtime opportunities may include weekends and holidays.

• Physically active role requiring the ability to safely handle materials throughout the shift.

Why Join Us?

Join a team supporting the operations of a global leader in financial solutions while gaining valuable hands-on manufacturing experience. You'll work in a team-focused environment where safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement matter.

Through PDS Tech Commercial , you'll have the opportunity to build your skills, contribute to meaningful production goals, and grow your career with an organization that values dependable, hardworking team members.

Pay Details: $18.00 to $20.16 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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