Processing Operator

About the role

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. Our pet food factory in Zanesville is favorably located along the banks of the Muskingum River in scenic east-central Ohio halfway between Columbus and Wheeling, West Virginia. This 100-year-old facility was acquired by Nestlé Purina in 1987 and has since evolved to incorporate our innovative portfolio of products, processes, and technical equipment. Zanesville is the only Nestlé Purina location that produces Alpo® Meal Helpers, Moist & Meaty®, and Beneful Simple Goodness for all of the United States and Canada—packaged and shipped with the utmost quality and nutrition. As a Processing Operator, you will document ingredients on batch papers, verify accurate ingredient amounts, and maintain proper rotation of raw materials using a first-in/first-expired system. You will accurately record batch codes and lot numbers for ingredients while working independently.

Responsibilities

• Consistently work in a safe manner by following all safety policies and procedures; attend required safety, team, and plant-wide meetings and trainings
• Maintain thorough knowledge of SOPs for dry batching and equipment operation
• Perform basic equipment maintenance as required
• Ensure all ingredients meet high quality standards and verify ingredient weights match formula specifications.
• Inspect and monitor Kason and hand-add sifters to ensure proper function to assure all foreign materials are properly sifted and removed to prevent contamination.
• Visually inspect meat and work areas to identify and remove any foreign material.
• Maintain sanitation and housekeeping standards in the meat freezer and meat batching areas

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience
• Experience With Problem Solving And/or Continuous Improvement Techniques Preferred

Pay

$26.66 per hour. Bonus eligible: Yes. 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 knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range.

Benefits

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. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits