Production Worker

Aerotek; Mead (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Mead, NE is hiring Machine Operators to run production equipment, monitor quality, and keep production moving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This contract-to-hire role offers on-site work with two shifts and hourly pay ranging from $21.36 to $22.36.

Benefits start day one and include a 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase program, paid holidays and PTO, and clear paths to higher-level operator and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, production, or machine operating experience preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Basic computer and math skills
• Comfortable standing and working around machinery all shift
• Able to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Reliable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment
• Monitor machines and inspect product quality
• Read work orders and follow production schedules
• Stack, sort, and package finished products
• Use tape measures and gauges to verify specifications
• Complete basic production paperwork and data entry
• Keep work areas clean and safe

Skills

Machine operation

Quality monitoring

Tape measure reading

Basic math skills

Data entry

Job description

$21.36–$22.36/hr | BENEFITS START DAY ONE | ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for a solid manufacturing job with good pay, benefits from day one, and room to grow? We're hiring Machine Operators to run production equipment, monitor quality, and keep production moving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PAY & SHIFTS

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | $21.36/hr

2nd Shift: 2:15 PM – 10:45 PM | $22.36/hr

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Operate production machinery and equipment

Monitor machines and inspect product quality

Read work orders and follow production schedules

Stack, sort, and package finished products

Use tape measures and gauges to verify specifications

Complete basic production paperwork and data entry

Keep work areas clean and safe

WHAT YOU NEED

Manufacturing, production, or machine operating experience preferred

Ability to read a tape measure

Basic computer and math skills

Comfortable standing and working around machinery all shift

Able to work overtime and weekends when needed

Reliable and ready to work in a fast-paced environment

WHY THIS JOB

$21.36–$22.36/hr starting pay

Benefits starting Day One

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays and PTO

Clear path to higher-level operator and leadership roles

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mead, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $22.36/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mead,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.