Processing Technician

Nestlé S.A.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Products Company in Fort Smith, AR seeks an production associate to operate pouch production equipment, set up lines for recipes, and monitor quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include paperwork, material handling, and assisting with line improvements.

The role requires lifting up to 70 lbs, comprehension of written English, and strict adherence to GMP and safety policies within Nestlé's quality framework.

Qualifications

• Must understand written English and follow recipes and instructions.
• Documentation of qualification to perform functions is required.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs and handling manual tasks safely.
• Adheres to safety, quality, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Originate, plan and operate equipment in pouch production areas.
• Set up equipment for recipe parameters and monitor operations.
• Perform quality checks and record production data per QMS.
• Assist with material staging, line cleaning and general housekeeping.

Skills

Written English

Basic math

Documentation

Heavy lifting

Quality compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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:

• Originate, plan, adapt, and organize methods to accomplish work in the batching, processing, and filling areas of pouch production. Set-up varied equipment for recipe specific parameters. Assemble, operate, maintain, and monitor equipment during operations. Troubleshoot failures and/or alarms.
  • Associate will be expected to operate all equipment in area, including but not limited to: tanks, processing skids, tote concentrate stations, various finishers and/or grinding equipment, filler, and pasteurizer.
  • Associate will be expected to perform lift-truck and/or Walkie-stacker operating duties
  • Collaborate with supervisor and fellow associates to run production, troubleshoot, problem solve and determine ideas for continuous improvement.
  • 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 will be called upon to perform varied clean-up duties. These may include, but are not limited to: CIP, COP, general housekeeping, assembly and disassembly of equipment, checking and connecting line paths, line flushing or rinsing, and returning of unused ingredients.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Minimum High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to understand written English, recipes, written 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 be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs).
• 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.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.