Production Operator

Nestlé S.A.; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Hartwell, Georgia, is seeking a Production Operator to join a 500,000 sq ft facility. You will rotate through Meat-Prep, Processing, Retorts, and Packaging, owning a designated area while supporting cross-team tasks to ensure safe, quality production.

The role requires 12+ months of manufacturing experience, willingness to work night shifts and weekends, and adherence to strict safety and quality standards. Pay is $25.88 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and perform shutdowns, changeovers, cleaning, and daily troubleshooting to maintain safe, high-quality production.
• Follow safety rules and maintain quality standards throughout shifts.
• Support maintenance activities including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of equipment.
• Provide on-shift troubleshooting to identify and fix minor breakdowns and avoid downtime.
• Adapt to rotating responsibilities across Meat-Prep, Processing, Retorts, and Packaging teams.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

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

Our Hartwell, Georgia, factory measures an impressive 500,000 square feet. It represents our most versatile facility to date, enabling us to switch product lines with greater speed and efficiency. Together, we take immense pride in producing and distributing the brands that our customers trust and that bring joy to pets' lives. In addition to offering excellent career opportunities to over 1,000 associates, we actively demonstrate our commitment to the community. We support local pet shelters and rescue efforts, as well as engage in education and hunger relief programs, ensuring that we make a positive impact beyond our factory walls. We also are doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.Following the training period, all Operators are initially assigned to night shift and participate in a periodic, seniority-based shift bid.

The Production Operator rotates job responsibilities on shift between one of four teams, Meat-Prep, Processing, Retorts, and Packaging. You will own a designated area of responsibility within their team, but also be responsible for understanding and covering all job tasks within their team on a routine rotation basis (and for covering similar job functions throughout the plant as needed).

• Responsible for machine operation, shutdown, changeover, clean-up, and day-to-day troubleshooting to allow for production of safe, quality production
• Follow all factory safety and work rules to avoid putting yourself and fellow associates at risk of injury
• Efficiently completeteam tasks and responsibilities to safely produce a productwhile keeping qualitystandardsat top of mind
• Maintain basic condition of equipment through Cleaning, Inspection, & Lubrication activities
• Provide on-shift troubleshooting support to identify and correct technical breakdowns and minor stoppages
• Ensure Cleaning-Inspection-Lubrication activities are appropriately allocated to maintenance budget
• Work safely and effectively in an environment where you may experience hot or cold temperatures, work with raw materials used to make pet food, and work involving ladders, stairs, or heights.

Requirements

• 12 months+ experience working in a manufacturing, production, agriculture, warehouse, military or related environment

Other

• Must be open to all shifts including nights and weekends

Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "other"? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

Pay: $25.88 per hour

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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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