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Production Operator roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and strong candidates with advanced manufacturing credentials may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers file a PERM application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making early sponsorship conversations critical to your green card timeline.
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embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.
Why Join embecta?
At embecta, we do work that matters. As part of our manufacturing team, you play a direct role in supporting the lives of 30 million people who rely on our products every day. Your contributions help ensure patients have access to high-quality products that enable them to manage chronic conditions and live with fewer limitations.
As a Production Operator in our advanced Holdrege manufacturing facility, you’ll help build life-changing insulin delivery syringes that support and positively impact millions globally. This is work that matters—and we’ll make sure you’re supported every step of the way.
The Holdrege manufacturing facility runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, producing 2.3 billion medical devices annually. Our team includes approximately 450 people across our operation on both day and night shifts.
We are currently hiring for production operators for a 12-hour night shift.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay & benefits
- Health coverage & retirement plans
- Paid time off to recharge
- Career growth opportunities
- A team that values your impact
- Comprehensive onboarding and training program
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and power the future of diabetes care with embecta.
What Does a Production Operator Do?
As a Production Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process. Here’s what your typical day might look like:
- Gown up with the required PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety shoes.
- Start your shift by checking in with your team and reviewing the day’s goals.
- Depending on whether you work in Molding, Assembly, Packaging or Warehouse, you will set up and operate the relevant machines and equipment that mold, assemble and package our insulin syringes.
- Regularly throughout your shift, you will inspect the products and perform in-process checks to ensure products meet our high quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Completing inspection and quality documentation is the norm in a highly regulated medical devices facility and will be a critical part of your role.
- At times, you will move raw material supplies and finished products to the necessary locations in the facility.
- You will continually monitor the equipment for output and issues and help problem-solve efficiently and quickly should something go wrong.
- You will work as part of a highly engaged team to keep everything running smoothly and safely, with safety being your highest priority.
Paperwork Matters
In this role, accurate paperwork is essential. It helps us prove our products are safe, meet our regulatory requirements and ensures we can trace and fix any issues quickly. If you're detail-oriented and like doing things right, this is the job for you!
What You Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience working with or fixing manufacturing equipment
- Excellent attention to detail in reading and completing product quality checks and documentation.
- Comfortable using computers and basic software like Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Reliable, organized, and ready to learn
- An innate focus on safety, naturally integrating safety considerations into your daily work and decision making
Join Us in Making a Difference
If you're ready to play a hands-on role in improving the lives of people with diabetes around the world, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become a Production Operator at embecta and help shape a healthier future.
(06 Specialist, B shift)
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
INTRODUCTION
embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.
Why Join embecta?
At embecta, we do work that matters. As part of our manufacturing team, you play a direct role in supporting the lives of 30 million people who rely on our products every day. Your contributions help ensure patients have access to high-quality products that enable them to manage chronic conditions and live with fewer limitations.
As a Production Operator in our advanced Holdrege manufacturing facility, you’ll help build life-changing insulin delivery syringes that support and positively impact millions globally. This is work that matters—and we’ll make sure you’re supported every step of the way.
The Holdrege manufacturing facility runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, producing 2.3 billion medical devices annually. Our team includes approximately 450 people across our operation on both day and night shifts.
We are currently hiring for production operators for a 12-hour night shift.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay & benefits
- Health coverage & retirement plans
- Paid time off to recharge
- Career growth opportunities
- A team that values your impact
- Comprehensive onboarding and training program
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and power the future of diabetes care with embecta.
What Does a Production Operator Do?
As a Production Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process. Here’s what your typical day might look like:
- Gown up with the required PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety shoes.
- Start your shift by checking in with your team and reviewing the day’s goals.
- Depending on whether you work in Molding, Assembly, Packaging or Warehouse, you will set up and operate the relevant machines and equipment that mold, assemble and package our insulin syringes.
- Regularly throughout your shift, you will inspect the products and perform in-process checks to ensure products meet our high quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Completing inspection and quality documentation is the norm in a highly regulated medical devices facility and will be a critical part of your role.
- At times, you will move raw material supplies and finished products to the necessary locations in the facility.
- You will continually monitor the equipment for output and issues and help problem-solve efficiently and quickly should something go wrong.
- You will work as part of a highly engaged team to keep everything running smoothly and safely, with safety being your highest priority.
Paperwork Matters
In this role, accurate paperwork is essential. It helps us prove our products are safe, meet our regulatory requirements and ensures we can trace and fix any issues quickly. If you're detail-oriented and like doing things right, this is the job for you!
What You Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience working with or fixing manufacturing equipment
- Excellent attention to detail in reading and completing product quality checks and documentation.
- Comfortable using computers and basic software like Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Reliable, organized, and ready to learn
- An innate focus on safety, naturally integrating safety considerations into your daily work and decision making
Join Us in Making a Difference
If you're ready to play a hands-on role in improving the lives of people with diabetes around the world, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become a Production Operator at embecta and help shape a healthier future.
(06 Specialist, B shift)
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Production Operator
Document your equipment certifications before applying
Gather certifications for CNC machinery, PLCs, forklift operation, or OSHA safety training before outreach. PERM requires employers to verify your qualifications match the posted role, so having documented credentials speeds up that verification step.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers sponsoring green cards through PERM are almost always E-Verify participants. Filter your search toward E-Verify-enrolled manufacturers, since non-enrolled employers rarely have the compliance infrastructure needed to run a PERM labor certification.
Search for open green card roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Production Operator positions where employers are actively pursuing employment-based green card sponsorship. You can filter by EB-2 or EB-3 category and see roles matched to your credentials without sifting through listings that exclude sponsorship.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, which can add four to six months before your I-140 petition is even submitted. Ask hiring managers whether they have completed recruitment for the posted role or are starting fresh so you can set realistic expectations.
Verify your wage offer meets the prevailing wage
DOL requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your production role and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific job before accepting an offer to confirm the employer's number qualifies.
Use O*NET to match your tasks to EB-3 job duties
USCIS and DOL evaluate whether your actual work experience aligns with the certified job description. Review the O*NET profile for Production Operators to identify the task language that mirrors your background and use that framing in your resume and employer conversations.
Green Card Production Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Operator role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Production Operator positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Employers must complete PERM labor certification with DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Candidates with a bachelor's degree or significant specialized experience may also qualify under EB-2.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree requirement, which many Production Operator roles don't meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, has no annual lottery, and covers skilled trade experience rather than requiring a specific degree. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval for most countries.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM-based sponsorship application?
You'll need evidence that your education and work history meet the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job order. Relevant documents include diplomas, training certificates, letters from prior employers confirming job duties and tenure, and any equipment or safety certifications tied to the posted role. Your employer's immigration attorney will use these to build the PERM audit file.
Where can I find Production Operator jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs where employers are pursuing employment-based green card sponsorship. You can search Production Operator roles filtered by EB-2 or EB-3 category, which removes the guesswork of contacting employers who haven't committed to sponsorship and focuses your effort on positions already aligned with the PERM process.
Does my country of birth affect my wait time for an EB-3 Production Operator green card?
For most countries, EB-3 green card availability is current or close to it, meaning your priority date becomes actionable relatively quickly after USCIS approves your I-140. Nationals of India and China face significantly longer backlogs due to per-country annual limits under U.S. immigration law. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department to track your priority date's movement.