Production Operator — $27.84/hr + Benefits

Nestlé S.A.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in St. Joseph, Missouri, is hiring for a manufacturing role in our wet dog and cat food factory. You will train across production areas and support a safe, clean, and efficient operation while contributing to high-quality output and customer satisfaction.

Starting hourly pay is $27.84, with shifts Mon-Fri and alternating weekends. We value dependability, teamwork, and safety, and offer competitive benefits as part of our total rewards package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Work in a manufacturing environment, handling various materials e.g., raw meat, dry ingredients. At times working with large, fast moving machinery.
• Perform quality checks; be able to differentiate defective product from acceptable product.
• Safely operate a fork truck and aerial lift.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Nestlé Purina in St. Joseph, Missouri, is hiring for a manufacturing role in our wet dog and cat food factory. You will train across production areas and support a safe, clean, and efficient operation while contributing to high-quality output and customer satisfaction.

Starting hourly pay is $27.84, with shifts Mon-Fri and alternating weekends. We value dependability, teamwork, and safety, and offer competitive benefits as part of our total rewards package.