Nestle International - Allentown, PA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare? This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. This role has a starting rate of up to $29.27 per hour plus shift differential if applicable. Candidates are expected to be available for 12 hour shifts overnights as required for the role. 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.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and/or GED
- 1+ years' experience working in a manufacturing, agriculture, warehouse, military, or related environment required.
- Must be willing to work an overnight shift.
Benefits
- 401k with Company match
- healthcare coverage
- performance-based incentives
- broad range of other benefits
