Production Operator

Nestlé Purina North America; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food manufacturer in Hartwell, GA is seeking a Production Operator. The ideal candidate has over 12 months of experience in a related environment and will operate and troubleshoot machinery while adhering to safety standards. This position offers an hourly pay rate of $25. Join a team that values purpose and community impact.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in manufacturing, production, agriculture, warehouse, or military environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot machinery for safe production.
• Follow safety and work rules to prevent injuries.
• Maintain equipment through cleaning and inspection.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

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.

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 370 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.

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 your team, but also be responsible for understanding and covering all job tasks within your team on a routine rotation basis (and for covering similar job functions throughout the plant as needed).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate, shutdown, changeover, clean, and troubleshoot machinery to support safe, quality production.
• Follow all factory safety and work rules to avoid injuries to yourself and fellow associates.
• Efficiently complete team tasks to safely produce a product while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain basic equipment condition through cleaning, inspection, and lubrication activities.
• Provide on-shift troubleshooting support to identify and correct technical breakdowns and minor stoppages.
• Ensure cleaning, inspection, and lubrication activities are allocated appropriately to maintenance budgets.

Requirements:

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

The approximate hourly pay rate for this position is $25.00. This is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting and final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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 serving our country—such as flexibility, agility, and leadership—are similar to the skills that will make you successful in this role. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation demonstrated by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require any special accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

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