General Labor
About The Position
Since 1969, our factory has been a cornerstone just eight miles west of Harrisburg. Situated at a transportation crossroads, it offers quick access to major cities like Baltimore, Boston, and New York. As one of the largest manufacturers in the area, we produce a wide range of dry pet food, including beloved brands like Puppy Chow®, Pro Plan®, and Friskies®. Beyond our work, we support local animal shelters, enriching the lives of pets everywhere. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join us in Mechanicsburg, where small-town living meets big-city perks, and together, we make a difference. In the Labor Pool role, you’ll train in several areas within the production environment so you can effectively provide support to your assigned position and ensure you can effectively be a part of our safety policies and procedures. You will work in hot, cold, and dusty environments. Since we’re a safety-first culture, much of your responsibility will focus on ensuring top-notch maintenance and cleanliness around the equipment is completed. You will have the opportunity to learn to operate, clean and maintain our production facility. Candidates must be open to work off shifts and weekends as needed. This is an excellent role to learn all about our company environment and procedures and is a great starting point for developing a long term career with Nestle Purina.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 6+ months' of experience manufacturing, production, warehouse, agriculture, military, food service, or related environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a clean and safe production environment including sanitation, sweeping, cleaning of machinery and remove trash and recycling
- Work closely with operations and quality to address priorities following standard expectations for cleaning and sanitation
- Work closely with operations to maintain upkeep on equipment and environment cleanliness
- Regularly lift items up to 57 pounds safely
- Operate walkie, sweeper, and scrubber safely
- Performs dye making and drying
- Assist production team with changeovers
- Develop working knowledge of production equipment and operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
