Laborer General

About the role

General Labor performs a variety of routine tasks in support of production. Primary function of this position includes material/product handling and providing production and quality assurance support. This position works collaboratively to achieve Nestlé business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various material and product handling activities; operate powered industrial trucks to move totes, material, and product as directed
• Hand package finished product into cases as needed; stack cases on pallets; hang powder storage bags; chip hardened power from storage totes; transfer animal feed from storage totes to bags; transfer bad powder to dumpsters
• Compact and bale cardboard for recycling
• Provide production support as authorized; relieve breaks in packaging areas; assist with production equipment operation if qualified and as directed
• Support quality assurance activities; weigh ingredients for flavor blending; perform re-work activities (re-label containers, place missing codes on product packaging, secure loose product container caps, etc.)
• Read, understand, and comply with Nestlé Quality Monitoring Schemes (QMS)
• Continually monitor work area for hazardous or unsafe conditions; report safety hazards and issues to immediate supervisor or facility safety personnel
• Contribute continuous improvement ideas and suggestions to improve operational efficiency, safety, and quality
• Participate in company environmental continuous improvement initiatives by seeking out and employing increased resource efficiency opportunities; promote and participate in waste conservation/management efforts (pollution prevention and recycling)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (preferred)

Skills

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork skills
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Intermediate computer skills
• Powered industrial truck skills

Pay

$31.90 per hour. Bonus eligible.