Night Shift Production Operator: 12h OT, Forklift & QC

Nestle SA; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is seeking a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team on a 12-hour overnight schedule (7PM–7AM) with a 2/2/3 rotation. The role supports production lines, packaging, material movement, and continuous operations.

Responsibilities include measuring and blending ingredients, sampling for quality, inspecting pallets, sanitizing areas, and providing minor equipment maintenance. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and overtime is possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines and assist with packaging to ensure continuous operations.
• Measure, weigh, blend and add materials to systems, adjust speeds and temperatures as needed.
• Pull samples and perform quality tests, assist with quality trials or deliver samples to QA.
• Visually inspect ingredients and pallets, remove foreign materials from products.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment, follow safety procedures when handling cleaning chemicals.
• Safely operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on equipment; use lockout procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nestlé in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is seeking a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team on a 12-hour overnight schedule (7PM–7AM) with a 2/2/3 rotation. The role supports production lines, packaging, material movement, and continuous operations.

Responsibilities include measuring and blending ingredients, sampling for quality, inspecting pallets, sanitizing areas, and providing minor equipment maintenance. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and overtime is possible.