Production Operator: Nestlé Purina PetCare in Clinton

Discover Quad Cities; Clinton (IA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation packages

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Other benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé Purina PetCare in Clinton, IA is hiring a Production Operator for a full-time, hourly role operating packing lines, processing equipment, and forklifts while conducting quality checks to meet product specifications.

Starting pay is $25.74 per hour with progression to higher operator levels ($27.18, $30.56, $38.67). A high school diploma or GED and at least one year in manufacturing are required; night and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: at least 1 year in manufacturing, production, agriculture, warehouse or related environment.
• Availability: night and weekend shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing lines, processing equipment, and forklifts.
• Perform quality checks to meet product specifications.
• Ensure sanitation and proper material handling.
• Use computers to document production tasks.

Skills

Night shifts

Weekend availability

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork trucks

Sanitation procedures

Job description

The Production Operator role at Nestlé Purina PetCare is based in Clinton, Iowa 52732. The hourly manufacturing position runs fork trucks, packing lines, processing equipment, and other production equipment while meeting product specifications and quality checks. The Clinton production job is part of the local job listings for manufacturing work.

The position starts at $25.74 per hour at the Operator E rate. The listed progression reaches $27.18 per hour at Operator D, $30.56 at Operator C, and $38.67 at Operator B. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in manufacturing, production, agriculture, warehouse, military, or a related environment. Night and weekend availability is required.

Role: Production Operator

Employer: Nestlé Purina PetCare

Location: Clinton, IA 52732

Employment type: Full-Time

Starting pay: $25.74 per hour

Pay progression: $27.18, $30.56, and $38.67 per hour at higher operator rates

Production Equipment And Quality Checks

The operator runs packing lines, processing equipment, fork trucks, and other production equipment. The work includes quality checks against product specifications and sanitation and material handling duties. A safe and clean workplace remains part of the daily production assignment.

Operators use computer technology while completing production duties. Minor equipment repairs require the prescribed lockout procedures. The job also includes other assigned duties connected with the factory's production process.

Operator Pay Progression

The Operator E rate starts at $25.74 per hour. The listed Operator D rate is $27.18 per hour, followed by $30.56 at Operator C and $38.67 at Operator B.

The compensation package includes:

• performance-based incentives
• a 401(k) with company match
• healthcare coverage
• paid holidays
• vacation packages
• employee assistance programs
• tuition assistance
• other benefits
• bonus eligibility

Experience And Shift Availability

The role accepts a high school diploma or GED as the education requirement. At least one year of experience in manufacturing, production, agriculture, warehouse work, military service, or a related environment is required.

Production Operators must remain available for nights and weekends. The position also requires safe equipment operation, quality control, sanitation, material handling, computer use, and minor repairs under lockout procedures. Visa sponsorship is not available for this requisition.

Clinton Factory Production

Nestlé Purina has operated its Clinton facility since 1969. The factory covers 886,000 square feet and employs more than 550 people. Clinton production includes Pro Plan, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond, Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets, and Beggin products.

The factory reports 100,000 quality checks across Nestlé Purina factories during a typical 24-hour production cycle. The company's environmental work includes water conservation, renewable electricity investment, and zero waste for disposal. The Clinton facility connects the operator role to a long-running pet food manufacturing operation.

The Clinton facility is described in the Nestlé Purina Clinton careers information. Purina identifies dog and cat food, treats, nutrition, and pet care as its business focus.

The employer also maintains an accommodation line at 711 or 1-800-321-6467. Technical recruiting assistance is available through [e-mail] and 1-800-321-6467. The production role remains tied to the Clinton facility and its hourly operator structure.

The job combines equipment operation, quality control, sanitation, material handling, and minor repair work. The pay ladder records four operator rates, beginning at $25.74 per hour and rising to $38.67 per hour at Operator B.

The Clinton factory's products and production scale give the role a defined manufacturing setting. Night and weekend availability, the education threshold, and one year of related experience remain the principal entry conditions.