Production Operator; 1st Shift

Production Operator (1st Shift)

Date:
Sep 28, 2026

Location:

Seward, NE, US

Company:
Tenneco

At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win.

It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.

Job Title:

Production Operator

Department:
Various

Reports To:

Group Leader

FLSA Status:
Hourly Non-exempt

Summary:

Controls operation of single or multiple production machines for manufacturing products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assembles products or sub-assemblies according to verbal or written instructions, or by following blue prints or diagrams.
• Operates hand or power tools, or production equipment.
• Constant awareness of OE customer product requirements to ensure high quality products are consistently produced and shipped.
• Rotate within department as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies:

• Quality Focus:
  Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes and/or services against those standards; creates an environment that supports continuous improvement.
• Communication:
  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively even when relating complex information; promotes a free flow of information through the organization; listens actively.
• Personal Development:
  Actively pursues growth and developmental opportunities; seeks out feedback and responds without defensiveness; continuously finds ways to improve.
• Analytical Ability:
  Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; uses accurate logic in analyses.
• Ability to Learn:
  Possesses intellectual agility; readily accepts the challenges of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence of complex ideas.
• Technical/Functional Expertise:
  Possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate; brings cross-disciplinary knowledge to bear on issues and problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common…