Production Operator

Production Operator Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togethernessWe are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Resting at 7,000 feet and surrounded by the San Francisco Peaks, the scenic city of Flagstaff remains an important distribution site for large manufacturers like Nestl Purina. Just a stone's throw from downtown, where the city's culture comes to life, we get to experience the best of both worlds: the city and the mountains. Annually, the Nestl Purina team in Flagstaff proudly mass manufactures 280,000 tons of dry pet food from our Dog Chow, Beneful, Nestl Purina ONE, Alpo, and Pro Plan brands. Our factory is also proud to do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. The Production Operator positions are a vital piece of our manufacturing operations. 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 all three shifts and the opportunity for mandatory or voluntary overtime exist on these shifts and weekends, as 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. All other duties as assigned. Requirements High school diploma or GED. 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing, industrial, food handling, food safety, military, or related environment preferred. The approximate hourly pay for this position is $28.01 an hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home. The Nestl Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy .