General Labor

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Position Summary

Since 1969, our factory has been a cornerstone just eight miles west of Harrisburg. Situated at a transportation crossroads, it offers quick access to major cities like Baltimore, Boston, and New York. As one of the largest manufacturers in the area, we produce a wide range of dry pet food, including beloved brands like Puppy Chow®, Pro Plan®, and Friskies®. Beyond our work, we support local animal shelters, enriching the lives of pets everywhere. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Mechanicsburg, where small-town living meets big-city perks, and together, we make a difference.

In the Labor Pool role, you’ll train in several areas within the production environment so you can effectively provide support to your assigned position and ensure you can effectively be a part of our safety policies and procedures. You will work in hot, cold, and dusty environments. Since we’re a safety-first culture, much of your responsibility will focus on ensuring top-notch maintenance and cleanliness around the equipment is completed. You will have the opportunity to learn to operate, clean and maintain our production facility. Candidates must be open to work off shifts and weekends as needed. This is an excellent role to learn all about our company environment and procedures and is a great starting point for developing a long term career with Nestle Purina.

Ensure a clean and safe production environment including sanitation, sweeping, cleaning of machinery and remove trash and recycling

Work closely with operations and quality to address priorities following standard expectations for cleaning and sanitation

Work closely with operations to maintain upkeep on equipment and environment cleanliness

Regularly lift items up to 57 pounds safely

Operate walkie, sweeper, and scrubber safely

Performs dye making and drying

Assist production team with changeovers

Develop working knowledge of production equipment and operations

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

6+ months' of experience manufacturing, production, warehouse, agriculture, military, food service, or related environment.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $20.06. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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Job Requisition : 369523