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Production Line Machine Operator Jobs in Nebraska

Mars, Incorporated

Machine Operator - Nights

Aurora, NE · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

Mars Petcare is seeking a Machine Operator - Technician (Making/Packing) to join our night shift production team in Aurora, Nebraska. Whether you are an experienced manufacturing professional, a ...

Lincoln Premium Poultry

1st Shift- Trusser Operator

Fremont, NE · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

... line, inspecting product for quality and defects, adjusting machine settings as needed, cleaning and sanitizing workstations, disposing of trash and other refuse, and utilizing all manner of small ...

Mars

Machine Operator - Nights

Aurora, NE · On-site

$17 - $20.25/hr

Machine Operator - Technician (Making/Packing) Location:Aurora, NE (Mars Petcare) Shift:Nights ... Product Quality Ownership:Conduct standard quality control checks, including metal detection, date ...

LALA US, Inc

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Omaha, NE · On-site

$25.07/hr

Troubleshoot and correct production issues. * Verify line and work area is set up to begin ... with standard operating procedures. * Schedule routine and corrective operation and line ...

LALA US, Inc

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Omaha, NE · On-site

$25.07/hr

Troubleshoot and correct production issues. * Verify line and work area is set up to begin ... with standard operating procedures. * Schedule routine and corrective operation and line ...

LALA US, Inc

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Omaha, NE · On-site

$25.07/hr

Troubleshoot and correct production issues. * Verify line and work area is set up to begin ... with standard operating procedures. * Schedule routine and corrective operation and line ...

LALA US, Inc

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Omaha, NE · On-site

$25.07/hr

Troubleshoot and correct production issues. * Verify line and work area is set up to begin ... with standard operating procedures. * Schedule routine and corrective operation and line ...

Archer Daniels Midland

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Machine Operator - Lincoln, NE This is an exempt/non-exempt level position. Position Summary ... Ability to perform minor maintenance of machinery including product change overs * Effectively ...

nfmstaff

OVERNIGHT Machine Operator

Omaha, NE · On-site

$17.85 - $22.22/hr

If so, our Machine Operator could be the perfect fit for you ... You will safely handle and transport our product within our warehouse. Job Duties: A Day in the ...

PetIQ

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Omaha, NE · On-site

$17/hr

Manufacturing Line Leads, Spider, Production Supervisors and Management. We want you to succeed ... machine operator, farmhand, freight handler or other positions which require continuous activity ...

Chief Industries, Inc.

Machine Operator

Grand Island, NE · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Inspects product for dust, oil, rust and other residue prior to painting. * Maintain compliance to all quality control procedures and standards. * Perform routine maintenance of assigned machines.

Smithfield Foods

Pack Operator - 3rd Shift

Omaha, NE · On-site

$22/hr

... production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and ... What You'll Do Machine Operators will work with meat cutting/ packaging machin es and other ...

Capital Staffing, Inc

Be Seen First

Machine Operator (Day shift)

Fremont, NE · On-site

$21.36 - $22.36/hr

We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join a successful company in Mead, NE! Sign on ... Perform quality control checks on products * Adjust machine settings to meet product specification

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What is the difference between Production Line Machine Operator vs Assembly Line Worker?

AspectProduction Line Machine OperatorAssembly Line Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma; training on machineryHigh school diploma; basic training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant; operating machineryManufacturing line; manual assembly tasks
Industry UsageCommon in automotive, electronics, and appliance manufacturingUsed across various industries for assembling products
Job FocusOperating and monitoring machinesAssembling components manually

While both roles are essential in manufacturing, a Production Line Machine Operator primarily focuses on operating and maintaining machinery, whereas an Assembly Line Worker handles manual assembly tasks. The roles often overlap but differ in technical requirements and daily responsibilities.

What do production line machine operators do?

Production line machine operators are responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring machinery used in manufacturing processes. They inspect products for quality, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety protocols are followed. Strong attention to detail and technical skills are important for this role.

What cities in Nebraska are hiring for Production Line Machine Operator jobs?

Cities in Nebraska with the most Production Line Machine Operator job openings:

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Infographic showing various Production Line Machine Operator job openings in Nebraska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Machine Operator - Nights

Aurora, NE • On-site

Mars, Incorporated
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$17 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Mars Inc. rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Description:
Job Title: Machine Operator - Technician (Making/Packing)
Location: Aurora, NE (Mars Petcare)
Shift: Nights - Monday to Friday - 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join Our Team in Aurora, NE
Are you a hands-on technical problem solver looking for a stable, high-paying career with a global industry leader? Mars Petcare is seeking a Machine Operator - Technician (Making/Packing) to join our night shift production team in Aurora, Nebraska.
Whether you are an experienced manufacturing professional, a skilled industrial technician, or a transitioning military Veteran, Reservist, or National Guard member, we welcome your technical expertise! At Mars, we highly value the safety-first mindset, technical diagnostics, and team coordination developed during military service. We provide comprehensive, industry-leading training and development to help you translate your mechanical and operational skills into a successful civilian career.
What We Offer (Total Compensation & Benefits)
Mars Petcare offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package starting on your very first day:
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual company bonus potential, and an exceptional 401(k) company match.
  • Work-Life Balance: Immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of paid vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, and accrued Sick Pay.
  • Family Support: Paid Maternity & Parental Leave, plus Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • Career Growth: Best-in-class learning and development support, including access to our in-house Mars University.

Key Responsibilities
As a technical Machine Operator, you will serve as the system expert for our high-speed making and packing equipment.
  • Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate advanced packaging and processing machinery to meet daily production goals.
  • Diagnostics & Maintenance: Assess equipment reliability, perform routine preventative maintenance (PMs), make mechanical adjustments, and troubleshoot malfunctions to the root-cause level.
  • Product Quality Ownership: Conduct standard quality control checks, including metal detection, date code verification, item number checks, and critical control point (CCP/oPRP) audits.
  • Operational Execution: Load packaging materials, clear equipment jams, reset machine faults, and lead seamless product changeovers.
  • Data Management: Utilize basic computer systems to record production metrics and maintain clean, accurate shift documentation.
  • Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a safe work environment by strictly adhering to personal safety practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent civilian/military education.
  • Experience: Passion to work and learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (2+ years of manufacturing machinery operation preferred, but equivalent mechanical/technical military experience is highly valued).
  • Professional Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand on a concrete floor for extended periods.
  • Physical mobility to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, and climb stairs.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA forklift certification (Mars will provide full on-site licensing and training for forklift assignments).
  • Willingness to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.

Military & Veteran Technical Equivalency Guide
At Mars, your technical training and mechanical expertise are highly respected. If you served in any of the following fields (or a related occupational specialty), your background maps directly to this technician role:
  • U.S. Army: Allied Trade Specialist (91E), Wheeled Vehicle Repairer (91B), Track Vehicle Repairer (91H), Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer (91M), Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N).
  • U.S. Navy: Machinist's Mate (MM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Engineman (EN), Gas Turbine System Technician (GSM/GSE), Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM).
  • U.S. Air Force: Aerospace Propulsion Specialist (2A6X1), Aircraft Metals Technology (2A7X1), Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (2A3X3), Pavements & Construction Equipment (3E2X1).
  • U.S. Marine Corps: Machinist (2161), Metal Worker (1316), Engineer Equipment Operator (1345), Main Battle Tank Repairer (2146), Motor Vehicle Operator (3531).
  • U.S. Coast Guard: Machinery Technician (MK), Damage Controlman (DC).

About Mars, Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health, and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™, and Pet Partners™.
The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom - inspire our 130,000 Associates to take action every day toward creating the world we want tomorrow.

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