Processing Operator

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Zanesville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our pet food factory in Zanesville is favorably located along the banks of the Muskingum River in scenic east-central Ohio halfway between Columbus and Wheeling, West Virginia. This 100-year-old facility was acquired by Nestlé Purina in 1987 and has since evolved to incorporate our innovative portfolio of products, processes, and technical equipment. Zanesville is the only Nestlé Purina location that produces Alpo® Meal Helpers, Moist & Meaty®, and Beneful Simple Goodness for all of the United States and Canada—packaged and shipped with the utmost quality and nutrition. As a Processing Operator, you will document ingredients on batch papers, verify accurate ingredient amounts, and maintain proper rotation of raw materials using a first-in/first-expired system. You will accurately record batch codes and lot numbers for ingredients while working independently.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1+ year of manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with problem solving and/or continuous improvement techniques preferred

Responsibilities

Consistently work in a safe manner by following all safety policies and procedures; attend required safety, team, and plant-wide meetings and trainings
Maintain thorough knowledge of SOPs for dry batching and equipment operation
Perform basic equipment maintenance as required
Ensure all ingredients meet high quality standards and verify ingredient weights match formula specifications.
Inspect and monitor Kason and hand-add sifters to ensure proper function to assure all foreign materials are properly sifted and removed to prevent contamination.
Visually inspect meat and work areas to identify and remove any foreign material.
Maintain sanitation and housekeeping standards in the meat freezer and meat batching areas