About the position
Nestlé Purina is a leader in the pet care industry, with a significant presence in Oklahoma City, where we have been producing renowned brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Beneful®, and Purina ONE® for over 40 years. Our factory, located just 10 miles outside of downtown Oklahoma City, is committed to a safety-first culture that aligns with our mission of enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We empower our associates to continuously innovate and improve processes while maintaining integrity, expertise, high performance, and passion in all that we do. The Production Operator position is essential to our operations, serving as the feeder group for all production-based operator roles across various departments, including Unloading, Dry Pet Processing, and Dry Pet Packing. As a Production Operator, you will undergo training on specific production equipment and machinery, ensuring that you can operate safely and productively. Your role will involve providing support to operators in unloading, processing, and packing, as well as running equipment and serving as a backup for operator positions in different departments. In addition to operating machinery, you will be responsible for troubleshooting issues and completing preventative maintenance tasks, including cleaning and inspecting equipment. Effective communication and collaboration with interdepartmental personnel will be crucial to maintaining a smooth flow of safety, quality, and production information throughout the plant. You may also be required to operate a forklift as needed and perform other duties as assigned. At Nestlé, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and recognizes the unique skills and experiences of all individuals, including veterans and those with disabilities. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our communities better. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Train on specific production equipment/machinery in a safe and productive manner.
- Provide support to operators in Unloading, Processing, and Packing.
- Run unloading, processing, and packing equipment, and serve as backups to operator positions in various departments.
- Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance/clean and inspect checklist for equipment.
- Effectively work with interdepartmental personnel to maintain a good flow of safety, quality, and production information throughout the plant.
- Operate a forklift as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma OR GED Equivalent.
- 1+ years of experience operating and troubleshooting machinery/equipment in a manufacturing, production, agricultural, military, or related environment.
Benefits
- 401k with Company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Performance-based incentives
- Broad range of other benefits
