Production Operator - Level 3

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.

The Production Operator Level 3 positions are a vital part of the Ingredient Preparation/Receiving, Processing, Packaging, Sanitation, VPAC, and Distribution Centers of the Nestle Purina Crete Factory. Production Operator Level 3 will meet all Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental requirements when performing job duties. The primary responsibilities in these roles are handling raw or packaged goods, packaging materials and/or using a forklift truck to deliver raw ingredients and packaging materials to various production lines.

In addition, Level 3 Production Worker will be primary or relief operators on production equipment in Processing, Ingredient Prep/Receiving, Packaging, VPAC, Sanitation and Distribution production departments. These roles exist on all three shifts in our Production Departments. There is potential for overtime on all three shifts and overtime and weekends are required.

You will enjoy competitive weekly pay, shift differential eligibility, overtime pay, up to 7% quarterly bonus, full health benefits, 401k match, a union pension, paid time off, excellent maternity/paternity leave and so much more! Starting pay - $28.30 / hour

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work overtime / night shift and weekends.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean work area
• Other duties as assigned

• 6+ months of experience working in a production capacity such as manufacturing, agriculture, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment

• Willingness to learn how to operate a forklift and obtain necessary certification.

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.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.