Production Operator

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.

About the role

Our dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well-being of pets in the community and nationwide. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR GED Equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience operating and troubleshooting machinery/equipment in a manufacturing, production, agricultural, military, or related environment.

Pay

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $30.88. 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, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

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

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