Packaging Trainee

Nestlé Purina North America; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Packaging Trainee for our King William, VA plant. The role involves safely operating packaging equipment, monitoring lines and ensuring on-time material supply to maintain production flow.

The position offers a night shift (7pm–7am) on a rotating schedule, with a focus on safety, sanitation and adherence to quality standards. Prior packaging experience is a plus, high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of experience in a fast-paced and performance measured environment.
• Experience in packaging/ manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor and troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Supply packaging materials and maintain sanitation to high standards.
• Load and unload raw/packaging materials and finished goods.
• Maintain inventory data through accurate data entry.
• Perform preventative routines including lubrication, repairs, inspection and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure products meet quality standards by monitoring production parameters and testing.
• Keep the area clean and organized at all times.

Skills

Fast-paced work

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

Since 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road, our 40-acre plant site is seamlessly connected to a clay mine, enabling efficient mining, processing, packaging, and shipping. Operating around the clock, we mass produce conventional and clumping cat litter, supplying the mid-Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually. Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats® product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with LightWeight® litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively.

As a Packaging Trainee you safely and efficiently operate packaging equipment. You will monitor and operate equipment, lead troubleshooting and make adjustments to provide optimal equipment performance. Operators ensure the lines are continuously supplied with materials and store, stack, and load finished goods safely. This position will be responsible for reviewing and actively participating in risk assessments.

This position will work night shift (7pm-7am) on a rotating weekly schedule with every other weekend off.

• Safely operate, monitor and problem solve throughout the packaging area
• Supply packaging materials and maintain sanitation to high standards as issues are identified
• Load and unload raw/packaging materials and finished goods
• Maintain accurate inventory data through proper data entry
• Perform Preventative Standard Routines to include performance of basic lubrication, repairs, inspection, and identify defects to complete or coordinate repairs
• Ensure that products meet all quality standards by monitoring production parameters, sampling/testing and responding accordingly
• Keeps area clean at all times - Identifies and utilizes down time to clean in, around and under all equipment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 6+ months of experience in a fast-paced and performance measured environment

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $26.43. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 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

413377

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