Elevator Operator / Bulk Unload (3rd Shift)

Nestle; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,614,947 - 104,300,851; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Denver operates a high‑performance pet food manufacturing plant. The site emphasizes safety and a zero‑defect mindset while producing top brands.

Production operators support unload, processing, and packing lines and participate in equipment maintenance and cross‑functional safety communications. Starting pay is $29.53/hour during the new hire probation, rising to $36.40/hour after successful probation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Train on specific production equipment/machinery in a safe and productive manner.
• Transfer ingredients to batch or ingredient bins.
• Unload rail and bulk hopper trucks.
• Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance/clean and inspect checklist for equipment.
• Effectively work with interdepartmental personnel to maintain a good flow of safety, quality, and production information throughout the plant.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in the elements.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Position Summary

In addition to its 300 days of annual sunshine, breathtaking scenery, and reputation for some of the country's best brews, Denver ranks among the top 10 in Forbes’ 'Best cities for dogs 2024' list. We are honored to have a strong presence in this mile-high city, as we have been operating here since 1930. Initially focused on producing livestock feed, the plant transitioned into a pet food-only manufacturer in 1972. Notably, our Denver location became the first-ever pet food factory to harness the power of solar energy. We take great pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. We currently produce 260,134 tons annually of Dog Chow®, Cat Chow®, Kit n Kaboodle®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®.

We’re a "safety first" culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. With over 120 years in existence, we’ve grown our hardworking Nestlé Purina team while establishing breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibility—we offer job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.Our Production Operators are the feeder group for all production-based operator positions within various production departments, which include Unloading, Dry Pet Processing, and Dry Pet Packing. Team members go through a training period and afterwards will be moved to one of several critical factory positions to operate, including Extruder Operator, Utility, Packing Operator, etc.

In this position, you will enjoy competitive weekly pay starting at $29.53 an hour during the new hire probation period and increasing to $36.40 an hour when the probationary period has been successfully completed.

• Train on specific production equipment/machinery in a safe and productive manner.

• Transfer ingredients to batch or ingredient bins.

• Unload rail and bulk hopper trucks.

• Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance/clean and inspect checklist for equipment.

• Effectively work with interdepartmental personnel to maintain a good flow of safety, quality, and production information throughout the plant.

• Must be comfortable workign outdoors in the elements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ years of experience operating and troubleshooting machinery/equipment in a manufacturing, production, agricultural, military, or related environment

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $29.53. 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. 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. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID

411028

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Job Requisition: 411028