Prep Operator

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Springville, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. Nestle in Springville, UT manufactures Stouffer's Frozen Meals. We are currently hiring for the Prep Operator position. Openings are available on 1st or 2nd shift shift. Shifts are 10 hrs rotating schedules. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Requirements

Understand verbal and written instructions in English.
Maintains awareness of your surroundings in order to avoid collisions with fork-lift drivers and other machinery and employees on the floor.
Must follow safety rules and procedures including the wearing of safety shoes, hearing protection, bump cap, safety glasses and whizard gloves where appropriate.
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA policies and the food safety program.
Identify sub-standard ingredients, products, or procedures and take corrective action to insure GMP’s.
Must be able to transport oneself to, from, and around one’s designated work area on concrete surfaces which are often uneven, wet, and slippery.
Detect and understand warning lights, buzzers, alarms, or instruments indicating hazardous conditions or circumstances which may cause equipment or product loss and physical harm.
Work every scheduled day and arrive at workstation at or before the scheduled starting time.
Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members.
Must be able to weigh commodities accurately.
Must be able to add, subtract, and multiply.
Must have legible handwriting.
Work in temperatures ranging from 35 degrees F. to 100 degrees F.
Must be able to stand and maintain a position at a workstation for a 9-10 hour period with two 15-minute breaks. One half hour is allotted for a lunch break.
Able to work at least 40 hours per week on an assigned shift with some daily overtime required in case of emergencies and weekend overtime required.
Is able to function effectively as a team member or in one-on-one situations, and with minimum supervision.
Push/pull each or all of the following items up to 1,000 feet (one at a time) up to 100 times during a 9-10 hour period: V-mag (400 lbs.), Doughtrough (300 lbs.), 12 pan rack (250 lbs.).
Lift/carry (from as low as floor level up to 6 feet) boxes of ingredients (50 lbs.), pans (40 lbs.) up to 300-500 times in a 9-10 hour period.
Must be able to open, lift, and transport cases of cheese or other commodities (approximately 50 lbs each) continuously throughout an 9-10 hour shift.
Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.
Must be able to read basic/standard English words and sentences to understand signs, policies, procedures, safety rules.
Must be able to speak and understand basic/standard words and sentences in English to obtain and relay information on policies and procedures.
Must be able to speak and understand basic/standard words and sentences to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others a collaboration as a team.

Nice To Haves

90 days of food manufacturing experience working in a Nestle factory preferred

Responsibilities

Operates the Extructor machine and troubleshoots as necessary in order to produce quality product to satisfy production needs throughout shift.
Picks up all equipment and recipes required to properly operate the Extructor for scheduled product before the start of each shift.
Ensures that paperwork is complete and accurate.
Eliminates cheese waste throughout the operation. Fills out scrap and WIP tickets at the end of the shift.
Obtains and calibrates scales when needed.
Ensures the cheese (or other commodity) appearance is consistent with recipe standards and no off odors are present. Ensures that cheese and/or mixture is properly covered and labeled at all times.
Remove all condensation from walls, equipment, and ceilings before start-up and checks for condensation throughout shift.
Models the Springville Compass in all work-related activities.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Team Leader