R & F Inspector

Nestlé; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé’s Gerber Products Company in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a quality control worker to inspect products, determine dispositions for returns, and ensure compliance with paperwork. The role involves lifting, sorting, and basic math, with attention to detail and a fast pace.

The position requires at least 6 months of relevant work experience in food manufacturing or similar settings; a Lift Truck License is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months relevant work experience.
• Preferred: 3 years in food manufacturing or similar.
• Requires basic math and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products on quality-hold and determine disposition per paperwork.
• Unload jars and inspect product, set up processes and identify issues.
• Return good products to warehouse or isolate/destroy bad product.
• Maintain housekeeping and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure inspected items are placed in correct cases or containers.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Basic Math

Written & Reading

Lift Truck License

Job description

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee must first get paperwork confirming job assignment. Tasks are varied in this position with employee expected to exercise some discretion in determining what product is good for return to warehouse or needs to be destroyed. Employee must also determine if product must be reworked by cases or by cages.
• Employee inspects products that are on “quality-hold” using various inspection methods. This includes setting up to start the process. Unloading jars from cages or cases onto table, open and emptying product from cases onto table then visually inspect product for problems specified from paperwork received with product. Job requires close attention to detail.
• Must obtain selected pallets to pull samples from Quality. Must return all good products back to warehouse and identify and isolate bad product for destruction, etc.
• Employee is responsible for maintaining housekeeping in his / her work area. Work pace is generally above normal and work requires intermittent to moderate physical exertion.
• Must ensure that all inspected items are put back into the proper cases or containers.

EXPERIENCE

• Required: Minimum 6 months relevant work experience
• Preferred: 3 years experience in food manufacturing or other manufacturing setting

SKILLS

• Excellent Computer Knowledge
• Written & Reading comprehension
• Attention to detail
• Basic Math Skills (addition & subtraction)
• Computer Skills
• Lift Truck License required

Pay:$24.41 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

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