Production Operator Production Operator
About The Position
Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. The Production Operator positions are a vital piece of the Wet and Pouch Plants. You will be required to meet all Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental standards when performing job duties. The primary responsibilities in these roles include, but are not limited to operating various lines of equipment in production, packaging, moving raw material or finished packaged good with a forklift or other pallet jack, and providing relief for absences or vacations. These roles exist on back shifts and the opportunity for mandatory or voluntary overtime exist on these shifts and weekends, as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and/or GED
- 1+ years' experience working in a manufacturing, agriculture, warehouse, military, or related environment required.
Responsibilities
- Supply production lines and meat prep stations with adequate supplies to ensure continuous operations.
- Measure, weigh, blend and add materials to manual or automated systems, adjust speeds, temperatures, as needed.
- Pull samples and perform quality test, assist on quality trials or deliver test samples to Quality Assurance.
- Visually inspect ingredients and any substandard pallets or cans and remove any foreign materials from products.
- Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment ensuring safe practices when mixing cleaning chemicals used in the sanitation process.
- Safely and efficiently operate, troubleshoot, and make minor repairs on operating equipment and use lock out procedures, as prescribed.
- Support the factory in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
