Lift Truck Operator

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Waverly, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The shipping, receiving and warehousing of ingredients, materials and finished goods. Nestlé USA is committed to delighting and delivering for its consumers with a rich portfolio of beloved brands. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates achievements. The company fosters a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Consistent attendance and punctuality are critical to this role.
• Must be able to report to work on time, maintain regular attendance, and work scheduled hours as required to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous lift truck experience.
• Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.
• Willing and able to stand on a frequent basis.
• Willing and able to work overtime.
• Willing and able to work various shifts.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures on loading and unloading of ingredients, supplies and finished products.
• Maintain adequate levels of supplies to packaging and processing areas.
• Follow established warehousing procedures while staging or storing ingredients, materials and finished goods.
• Keeping accurate shipping and receiving tallies and loading manifests in SAP or MES. Perform Transfers as required in SAP and MES. Maintain integrity of SAP and MES system at all times.
• Removal of trash from warehouse, packaging and processing areas to compactors. Removal of recyclable corrugate to cardboard compactor.
• Safety and mechanical inspection of lift trucks.
• Supply machine centers with packaging and raw materials.
• Inspect materials before use, verify correct material is being used with the correct raw ingredient to meet CCP requirements.
• Reject any damaged or deficient materials not meeting specifications.
• Maintain a food factory level of sanitation.
• Communicate with operators, mechanics, and management.
• Operate and adjust packaging equipment in a safe manner.
• Modify running conditions to maintain performance standards.
• Follow Waverly safety objectives & targets, follow plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety Management System on all safety related procedures and programs.
• Adhere to the Nestlé USA Waverly Environmental Policy, the Pollution Prevention Plan, and the Annual Environmental Objectives & Targets.
• Support the continual improvement of energy conservation, solid waste minimization and management, and prevention of pollution within the scope of the position and throughout the plant.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• $29.61/hr
• Shift: 3rd shift (12 am - 8 am) with rotating overtime, either 4 hours before or after shift
• 401k with company match
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Insurance eligibility begins on 31st day of employment
• 11 paid holidays
• Performance-based incentives
• Competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED