Team Technician, Packaging Evening Shift

Nestlé SA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that merges nutrition, science, and wellness, aiming to empower healthier lives. As a Packaging Team Technician, you'll play a vital role in the manufacturing process, focusing on packaging operations within a dynamic team. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a mission to innovate and reimagine health and nutrition for consumers and patients alike.

Benefits

Dynamic career paths

Robust development opportunities

Benefits supporting wellbeing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with 3-5 years in high volume manufacturing preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate packaging equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Forklift

HMI (Human Machine Interface)

Packaging Equipment

Job description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

The Packaging Team Technician will perform a variety of tasks within the manufacturing facility as needed, with a primary focus in the Packaging department. This will include completing all tasks within the packing area including interfacing with the Human Machine Interface (HMI). In addition to performing the Team Member responsibilities, the Packaging Team Technician is responsible for the following.

Schedule: Evening Shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday through Friday)

Responsibilities:

• Set-up, clean, operate and adjust all packaging equipment (forklift, conveyors, tape sealers, Little David, laser, tray washer, floor scrubber, shrink wrapper, matrix, flexicon, case packer, palletizer, video jet, steam table, oil & sander drum etc.) in a mass/high volume production environment.
• Ability to read and follow operating and/or written procedures to conduct assigned tasks safely and within standard time.
• Perform all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) meeting required production standards.
• Fully trained and qualified in all operating instructions, SOP’s, JHA, and area specific technical instructions for assigned role.
• Conduct Scale Verifications.
• Properly document and maintain log books/batch records.
• Adds new bulks to markem/videojet.
• Conducts Sensory Evaluations.
• Manages and follows process controls in the packaging area.
• Completes and ensures proper metal detector checks as a Critical Control Point (CCP).
• Engage in Daily Shift meetings using 2 way communications to review shift actual results to goals. Take individual accountability in assisting the team in identifying and closing actions to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment through the use of visual management tools and standards; responsible for proper waste disposal.
• Coordinate activities within a team environment and be flexible in adapting to changing work environment. Follow escalation process, standard work, and assist team in “Why” Problem Solving Analysis.
• Flows to the Work (FTW): supports gummy inspection (and other areas) in production as needed.
• Must meet the site core skill requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, Education, Certification, Licenses & Registrations, Skills, Physical Demands

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent experience required.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and speak English.
• 3-5 years of experience in high volume manufacturing or nutritional supplement in the food industry preferred.
• Basic mathematical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of performing basic computer and data entry using PC hardware/software.
• Organized and Timely - Uses organization and good time management skills.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed.
• Communicates effectively with others using both oral and written communication skills.
• Be a Team Player - Consistently acts as a member of the team.
• Work independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities are outlined and delegated.
• Display a strong sense of ownership for work.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Will work near and around moving mechanical parts.
• Must be able to stand or walk for 8-10 hours. Our production environment does not contain sedentary work.
• Must be able to see alpha/numbers on computer screen/ paper work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• Must be able to pull, squat, kneel, stand, walk, climb and/or balance for 8 to 10 hours.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.