Production Operator

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller.

We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families.

Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY :

We’re a safety first culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category.

With over 120 years in existence, we’ve grown our hardworking Nestlé Purina Family while establishing breadth of our business.

Your needs are our responsibility job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.

Our Production Operators are the feeder group for all production-based operator positions within the various production departments, which include Unloading, Dry Pet Processing and Dry Pet Packing.

Team members train during and / or after the training period and will be moved to one of several critical factory positions to operate, including Extruder Operator, Utility, Packing Operator, etc.

• Train on specific production equipment / machinery in a safe and productive manner.
• Provide support to operators in Unloading, Processing and Packing.
• Run unloading, processing, and packing equipment, and serve as backups to operator positions in various departments.
• Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance / clean and inspect checklist for equipment
• Effectively work with interdepartmental personnel in order to maintain a good flow of safety, quality, and production information throughout the plant.
• Operate a forklift as needed.

Requirements

1+ years of experience operating and troubleshooting machinery / equipment in a manufacturing, production, agricultural, military, or related environment.

Other

• This position requires a flexible work schedule.
• You may be required to work a 2nd or 3rd shift.

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under other ? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard.

We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $27.30. 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.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Incentives and / or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at

REQUISITION ID : 305291

305291

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

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