Canister Line Operator

Nestlé SA; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a team member for night shifts to operate can lines at their Waverly facility. The role involves maintaining safety and quality, managing inventory, and ensuring proper sanitation. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and experience in food manufacturing, with an emphasis on flexibility and cooperation within a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous lift truck certification and experience highly desired.
• Willing and able to work various shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate various can lines and maintain paperwork accurately.
• Perform quality checks and maintain food safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Basic proficiency of English

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift truck certification

Job description

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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. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Function:

The function of this position is: To work as a team member to operate various can lines as well as their associated casers and depalletizers in a safe and productive manner. Maintain all required paperwork including but not limited to quality checks, production reports, and inventory documentation. To perform and understand quality checks and associated paper work in accordance with the Nestle QMS. To maintain general housekeeping and food safety related sanitation. To learn and adhere to good manufacturing practices. To support and contribute to a continuous improvement culture. Complete and understand all inventory transactions required for the position. To understand and follow the Waverly Norms.

Duties:

1. Inventory consumptions and reversals

2. Qaulity checks

3. All associate paperwork and computer transactions

4. Housekeeping and general sanitation

5. Perform and other duties assigned to you by a supervisor

Supply machine centers with packaging and raw materials. Inspect the materials before using verify the correct material is being used with the correct raw ingredient to meet our CCP requirements. Rejects any damaged or deficient materials not meeting our specification. Maintain a food factory level of sanitation. Communicate with operators, mechanics, and management. Operate and adjust packaging equipment in a safe manner. Ability to modify running conditions to maintain performance standards. Employee shall follow Waverly safety objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety Management System on all safety related procedures and programs. This position will adhere to the Nestlé USA Waverly Environmental Policy, the Pollution Prevention Plan, and the Annual Environmental Objectives & Targets. The position will support the continual improvement of energy conservation, solid waste minimization and management, and prevention of pollution within the scope of the position and throughout the plant. Rework all acceptable product and packaging material back onto the line during the shift. Production, Quality, Inventory logs and associated paperwork

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous lift truck certification and experience highly desired.

Previous experience in a foodmanufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

Willing and able to stand on a frequent basis.

Willing and able towork overtime.

Willing and able to work various shifts.

Able to lift up to 50pounds.

This is a 3rd shift position 4pm to 12am core hours with some mandatory overtime that could be before or after core hours

Pay $28.25/hr

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

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. 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. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.