Production Operator

Nestlé; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé's Gerber Products Company in Fremont, MI is seeking a Production Operator to rotate responsibilities across the department and support safe, quality production. The role includes cleaning, inspection, lubrication, machine operation, and sometimes directing others to maintain workflow.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years in manufacturing, plus strong teamwork, communication, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (plus other training).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a production or machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Maintain basic condition of equipment through Cleaning, Inspection, & Lubrication.
• Operate machine, perform shutdowns, changeovers, clean-up, and troubleshoot to ensure safe, quality production.
• Direct or coordinate work of other operators as needed.
• Use safety practices to protect sterility of the process and product.
• Support interdepartmental communication for safety, quality, and production information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Computer skills

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.

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.

Position Summary

The Production Operator rotates job responsibilities throughout the department. Although technicians work in assigned roles based on the function of workflow defined in the operations, may also be called upon to direct or coordinate the work of other operators.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining basic condition of equipment through Cleaning, Inspection, & Lubrication activities.
• Responsible for machine operation, shutdown, changeover, clean-up, and day-to-day troubleshooting to allow for production of safe, quality production. Manage and dispose of department recyclables and garbage.
• Requires exercise of ingenuity to solve unusual and difficult problems as employee works to troubleshoot and clear/remedy errors. This position requires critical thinking and quick action to protect sterility of the process and product.
• Employee must be able to turn operation from cleaning to production or production to cleaning. Attention to detail is required. Work requires intermittent to moderate physical exertion as technician change materials and conduct intermittent preventative maintenance and minor repair. May also be required to lift parts or make piping and equipment changes. Work pace is generally above normal with occasional problems keeping up with the workplace.
• Effectively work with interdepartmental personnel to maintain a good flow of safety, quality, and production information throughout the plant.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management or team leaders.

Continuous Improvement

• All employees will support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) and in the future Lean Initiative activities as a part of their job responsibility within their Business Unit or as assigned within the factory.

Safety, Health, and Environmental

• Employee shall follow Fremont Factory safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report unsafe conditions immediately, report incidents immediately or by the end of the shift, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
• All employees will support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance
• All employees will maintain environmentally conscious production efforts.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

• Job requires minimal computer or other technical knowledge to be successful.
• Performs transactions and/or records information in a computer.
• High School Diploma or GED required as well as other training.

Experience

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a production or machine operator

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Effective reading, writing, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications / licenses.

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.

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Job Requisition: 408763

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