Production/Tech I

Career Growth

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements.

About the Role

Production Tech 1 (Sanitation Crew)

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sanitizes, and assembles equipment in an acceptable sanitary fashion within the established time frame on washdowns and in panwash.
• Responsible to maintain sanitary conditions on the production floor with removal of trash, food waste, and cardboard.
• Affords assistance in break and lunch rotations for production.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• 90 days of food manufacturing experience working in a Nestle factory preferred
• Understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must follow safety rules and procedures including the wearing of safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses where appropriate.
• Must observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and USDA policies.
• Push dumpsters weighing up to 1500 lbs. a distance of up to 300 yards a minimum of 5 to 10 times per shift.
• Help lift refuse barrels weighing up to 300 lbs. They may be lifted up to 2 feet off the ground to be dumped.
• Must be able to transport oneself to, from, and around one’s designated work area on concrete surfaces which are often uneven, wet, and slippery.
• Work every scheduled day and arrive at workstation at or before the scheduled starting time.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Follow the EPSU training guide.
• Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members.
• Detect and understand warning lights, buzzers, alarms, or instruments indicating hazardous conditions or circumstances which may cause equipment or product loss and physical harm.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment (steam, use of water hoses).
• Must be able to grip/use a low-pressure hot water hose/nozzle (80-100 lbs. of pressure) for 30 minutes to 1-hour periods.
• Lift/pull 40-60 lbs. (drain grates) at floor level for a distance of 2 feet.
• Lift up to 60 lbs. (drain baskets) from floor level to a height of 3 feet.
• Use various hand tools, open and close valves, and operate numerous switches and buttons.
• Must be able to climb and descend ladders.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 35 degrees F. to 100 degrees F.
• Must possess the ability to understand verbal and written safety and chemical handling instructions.
• Must be able to possess manual dexterity and strength to operate a high-pressure hose and to use tools in equipment disassembly and reassembly.

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.

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

Pay

$23.90 per hour

Bonus Eligibility: 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 but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact Information

To apply, visit https://www.nestlejobs.com/careers.