Production Operator | Starting Pay at $29.70hr

Nestlé S.A.; Fort Dodge, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Bonus potential

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking a Production Operator to join its Fort Dodge, IA facility. The role involves operating production lines, moving materials with a forklift, and supporting quality testing while working a 12-hour night shift (7 PM–7 AM) on a 2/2/3 schedule.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred. Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing, production, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines and meat prep stations to ensure continuous operations.
• Measure, weigh, blend and add materials; adjust speeds and temperatures as needed.
• Pull samples and perform quality tests; assist on quality trials or deliver samples to QA.
• Visually inspect ingredients; remove substandard pallets or cans.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment; follow safety and cleaning procedures.
• Safely operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on equipment; follow lockout procedures.
• Support the factory in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Operator | Starting Pay at $29.70hr

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

The Production Operator positions are a vital piece of our manufacturing operations. You will be required to meet all Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental standards when performing job duties. The primary responsibilities in these roles include but are not limited to operating various lines of equipment in production, packaging, moving raw material or finished packaged goods with a forklift or other pallet jack, and providing relief for absences or vacations. These roles exist on our continuous operations scheduled shifts and the opportunity for mandatory or voluntary overtime exists on these shifts.

Must be willing to work a 12-hourovernight shift - 7PM to 7AM - On a 2/2/3 schedule

• Supply production lines and meat prep stations with adequate supplies to ensure continuous operations.
• Measure, weigh, blend and add materials to manual or automated systems, adjust speeds, temperatures, as needed.
• Pull samples and perform quality test, assist on quality trials or deliver test samples to Quality Assurance.
• Visually inspect ingredients and any substandard pallets or cans and remove any foreign materials from products.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment ensuring safe practices when mixing cleaning chemicals used in the sanitation process.
• Safely and efficiently operate, troubleshoot, and make minor repairs on operating equipment and use lock out procedures, as prescribed.
• Support the factory in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Other

• Manufacturing, Production, or Warehouse experience is preferred
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime.

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.

Pay: $29.70 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 athttps://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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Dodge

Nearest Secondary Market: Ames