Production Worker

nutreco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Annual bonus

Disability and Life insurance

Job summary

Nutreco's Companion Animal facility in Highland, IL is hiring a Universal Production Worker to join a safety‑conscious manufacturing team. This role focuses on discharging, loading, transporting and labeling materials, and operating specialized machinery.

You’ll perform routine production tasks, carry out light maintenance, log data accurately, and report deviations to keep production targets on track. A valid driver’s license and prior manufacturing experience help you hit the ground running.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment safely.
• Valid driver’s license and forklift familiarity preferred.
• Strong attention to safety, quality and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Discharge, load, transport and label materials and operate machinery.
• Perform routine production tasks and small equipment maintenance.
• Log data accurately in production systems and flag deviations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift experience

Driver's license

Safety orientation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Industrial machinery operation

Job description

Role: Universal Production Worker

Location : Companion Animal - Highland, Illinois - 80 Executive Drive

Compensation: $19.75/hour

Hours : M-F (6am-2pm)

Why join us

Get ready to Own your career as a Universal Production Worker at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you'll do

You will support and execute critical operational activities as a Skilled Operator to achieve production targets at our Companion Animal Highland location. You will be responsible for discharging, loading, transporting, and labeling materials while operating specialized machinery. Your daily tasks include performing routine operational processes, executing small maintenance tasks on production equipment, and accurately logging data into the appropriate systems. Beyond technical operations, you will signal any process deviations and ensure your work area remains clean and safe in strict compliance with quality, safety, and environmental guidelines. You will help drive operational excellence while contributing to our broader purpose of "Feeding the Future".

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated team player with a high school diploma and previous manufacturing experience who is ready to "Own It" by taking personal accountability for operational excellence. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize tasks while executing (semi) routine work, such as operating machinery, performing small maintenance tasks, and accurately logging production data. Beyond technical skills like a valid driver's license and the proficiency to handle specialized tools, we seek someone who translates our purpose into action by maintaining high standards for safety and quality. You should be a proactive problem-solver who signals process deviations and promotes awareness of unsafe situations, ensuring that your individual contributions turn our collective ambition into progress.

You’ll also need

Manufacturing Experience: You must have a background in a manufacturing environment, demonstrating a high school diploma and a foundational understanding of production settings.

Operational Proficiency: You need the ability to operate specialized equipment and machinery, including tasks like discharging, loading, transporting, and cleaning materials. A driver's license is required. Previous forklift experience is an asset.

Maintenance and Technical Documentation: You are required to possess the skills to periodically inspect equipment, execute small maintenance tasks, and accurately log data into production systems.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance: You must be able to strictly follow mandatory work instructions and comply with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations to maintain a safe work area.

Accountability and Teamwork: You should demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to "Own It" through personal accountability, urgency, and a focus on the success of the team.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you will receive :

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401K Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Annual bonus

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‐making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing (USA role only).

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