Ingredient Specialist Ingredient Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Upper Allen Township, PA

9d•$45,000 - $59,000•Onsite

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. As the Ingredient Specialist, you are responsible for accurately sampling inbound grain, soft stock, liquid, frozen, and sacked ingredients arriving in bulk trucks, railcars, tankers, and trailers. Your skills in performing physical and chemical evaluations of ingredient samples to ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality specifications will make you a key collaborator when communicating all quality results plus recommend corrections to production personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in quality, food manufacturing, lab or related environment preferred

Responsibilities

Perform shipping container inspections on all inbound ingredient shipments
Perform physical and chemical analyses of ingredients analyze results
Complete sampling methods as defined by quality and safety procedures including working at heights, wearing required fall protection for railcar or truck sampling, etc.
Interact with proprietary software applications
Perform testing methods including mycotoxin testing, temperature measurements, free fatty acid, and NIR test; verify all grains meet HACCP requirements