Packaging Machine Operator

Nestlé; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Products Company, now part of Nestlé Nutrition, seeks an equipment operator to maintain packaging lines and perform lift-truck duties in a fast‑paced plant. You will document processes, ensure product quality, and uphold safety standards.

You will work with labeling, casing, palletizing, and printing equipment, supporting continuous production while adhering to GMP and Nestlé Quality Management System requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to understand written English instructions and perform basic math skills.
• Associate will be required to document that he/she is qualified to perform the functions of position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations by operating equipment such as accumulation systems, jar rinsers, labelers, x-rays, casing equipment, wrappers, palletizers/depalletizers, printers and lift trucks.
• Serve as SME for equipment groups (Labeler/X-Ray, Casing equipment, Palletizing/Depallitizing, Printer).
• Operate all labeling and packaging equipment and perform lift-truck duties.
• Complete all required documentation and quality checks per the QMS.

Skills

Written English

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Labeler/X-Ray

Casing equipment

Palletizing/Depalletizing

Printer

Job description

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Associate is responsible for maintaining operations by operating various pieces of equipment in the Department such as accumulation systems, jar rinsers, labelers, x-rays, casing equipment, wrappers, palletizers/depalletizers, printers, and lift trucks along with communicating with other Operators upstream and downstream of their assigned equipment.
• Associate expected to be the area Subject Matter Expert (SME) on one of the following equipment groups: Labeler/X-Ray, Casing equipment, Palletizing/Depallitizing, Printer.
• Associate will be expected to operate all labeling and packaging equipment
• Associate will be expected to perform lift-truck operating duties
• Additional duties as assigned by department supervisor.
• Must complete all documentation as required.
• Employee will perform quality checks according to the QMS
• Consume materials and declare production as well as complete all area setups and checks.
• Order/return materials for production including staging materials to location current inventory system.
• Associate is required to maintain area housekeeping and specific machine cleaning. Work requires continuous light physical exertion. Work pace is normal and requires close attention. REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
• Minimum High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to understand written English instructions and perform basic math skills.
• Associate will be required to document that he/she is qualified to perform the functions of position.
• Employee must support and comply with all Company programs and policies including, but not limited to: affirmative action goals and commitments, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) strategies, corporate citizenship initiatives, NCE (Nestle Continuous Excellence), TPM (Total Performance Management), GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety Policies to ensure employee safety and product quality. Employee must meet all requirements related to NQMS (Nestle Quality Management System) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards for Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Compliance and Occupational Health and Safety.

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

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Job Requisition: 412033

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