Production Operator

Nestlé SA; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Nestlé Purina as a Production Operator where you will support various departments, ensuring efficient production and safety standards. This role requires a high school diploma and offers competitive pay with opportunities for progression. Nestlé values inclusion and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely produce quality products at the right rate and right time.
• Disassemble, reassemble, and clean production equipment.
• Perform quality checks and equipment changeovers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Forklift operation

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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

As a Production Operator, you’ll train in several functional areas within the manufacturing environment so you can effectively provide support to our production teams. Production Operator positions could be available within our various departments including Dry Pet Processing, Dry Pet Packing, and Specialty Pet. The primary responsibilities in these roles include but are not limited to operating various lines of equipment in production, packaging, forklift operation, and providing relief for absences or vacations.Safety is a top priority at Purina, much of your responsibility will focus on ensuring that our equipment and machinery remain in top-notch condition. Join the Nestlé Purina Family to support something so much greater – bettering the lives of pets everywhere.

• Safely produce quality products at the right rate and right time
• Disassemble, reassemble and clean production equipment
• Perform quality checks and equipment changeovers
• Follow Nestle Purina Petcare guidelines for safe forklift operation
• Utilize computer technology to effectively perform job requirements
• Attend and complete all trainings as scheduled
• Meet all Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental requirements when performing job duties

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military, or related fast paced environment

Other

• Must be open to all shifts including nights and weekends.

The starting hourly pay for this position is $21.72. As you progress, the pay will increase according to the following stages: Introductory Stage 1 at $23.50, Introductory Stage 2 at $25.85. Once you become a fully qualified Bid Operator, the pay will range from $33.82 to $35.03, depending on your position placement. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary 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. Learn more at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.