Pouch Line Operator

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Waverly is seeking a team member for pouch lines operation. You will perform quality checks, maintain safety standards, and handle inventory documentation. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and previous experience in food manufacturing. This night shift position offers $28.25 per hour, with mandatory overtime.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Willing and able to stand on a frequent basis.
• Willing and able to work overtime and various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory consumptions and reversals.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain paperwork.
• Operate and control line equipment safely.

Skills

Basic proficiency of English

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Flexibility

Agility

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

The function of this position is to work as a team member on the line and with the mechanics to operate various pouch lines as well as their associated casers in a safe and productive manner. Team members will be expected to work cross-functionally with multiple lines throughout their shift. 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. To look for ways to minimize waste which may include reworking material. Complete and understand all inventory transactions required for the position. To understand and follow the Waverly Norms.

Responsibilities

• Inventory consumptions and reversals
• Quality checks
• All associate paperwork and computer transactions
• Housekeeping and general sanitation
• Operate and control line equipment
• Perform any 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.
• 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.
• Adhere to the Nestlé USA Waverly Environmental Policy, the Pollution Prevention Plan, and the Annual Environmental Objectives & Targets. Support continual improvement of energy conservation, solid waste minimization and management, and pollution prevention within the scope of the position and throughout the plant.
• Operate and adjust packaging equipment in a safe manner. Ability to modify running conditions to maintain performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing 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 to work overtime
• Willing and able to work various shifts
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• This position will cross train with Can Line Operators
• This is a 3rd shift position: 12am-8 am with rotating mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of shift. Pay $28.25/hr.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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