Job description
As a leader in the science of nutrition, Nestlé Health Science believes in empowering healthier lives for patients and consumers through a rich product portfolio featuring top brands such as Garden of Life®, Nature’s Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Nuun®, Persona Nutrition®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more, as well as through Aimmune Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to prevent, manage and treat food, GI and metabolic-related diseases.
Our team members are challenged to make a genuine impact and play an integral role in driving the business forward. We embrace a dynamic culture that always puts the consumer first, and where ownership, accountability and agility are celebrated at every level. To help our people thrive, we offer expansive career growth potential, the opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, and a range of best-in-class benefits.
We have more than 11,000 employees around the world, and products available in over 140 countries.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Position Overview:
The Packaging/Labeling Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation, cleaning, and light maintenance of the equipment that packages filled product for commercial distribution. The PLE Operator is also responsible for setting up coding equipment and inspecting product to ensure adherence to specifications. This position reports to the Production Supervisor. In the absence of the PLE Operator, another PLE Operator will serve as backup.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operation of PLE including, but not limited to the accumulator, cap applicator, straw applicator, mead wrapper, cardboard packer, and inkjet coder.
- Data-entry of SKU, lot code, and expiration date information into appropriate coding and labeling equipment according to specification sheet.
- Verification of materials and codes to ensure adherence to specifications and record necessary information on appropriate forms.
- Cleaning and maintenance of equipment in accordance with operation manuals and plant SOP’s.
- Have knowledge of RF scanning equipment and be able to scan all production material correctly.
- Autonomous maintenance for PLE and coding equipment.
- General support of plant production and quality assigned by plant leadership.
- Attend all safety meetings, report any safety incidents/accidents and understand and follow all Company and Plant Safety policies and Procedures.
- Support for the SQF 2000 System.
- Trained in the Kerry HACCP program in order to identify critical steps and their instructions critical to effective implementation and maintenance of the Food Safety Plan.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
- Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
- Ability to learn basic keyboard and data entry skills.
- Have basic math skills.
- Have basic mechanical skills.
- Ability to work safely.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and the ability to kneel, bend over, squat, stoop, and carry.
- Ability to work in a warm and dusty environment.
- Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Previous manufacturing experience a plus.
- Demonstrate communication, organization, and listening skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, neatness, and follow through.
- Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
- Computer literate.
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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined 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.
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