Processing Operator

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Expectations for this position include but are not limited to: Be a motivated team player Be safety-conscious at all times Good verbal and written communications skills Willingness to cross-train on other roles throughout the plant Good attendance record Good performance record Understand and comply with Employee Handbook rules and regulations Ability to read and write Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Safety: Demonstrated ability to Lock-out/Tag-out every piece of equipment utilized by operators in Flash18 department. (Machine specific LOTO). Properly use PPE (including food safety items) at all times. Follow best practices for compression/decompression. Comply with all safety requirements including completing paperwork for compression/decompression. Successfully complete a MINIMUM of one tank shift per week. Maintain current lift license. Quality: Can identify Control Points and Critical Control Points in Flash 18. Understand Allergen control plan and when/how to identify and handle allergens. Follow guidelines for Thermal Processing, Metal Detection, Sanitation, and Foreign Material Prevention. Demonstrate ability to locate and interpret product quality specifications for product being produced. Demonstrate ability to recognize and take appropriate corrective action for “out of specification” issues. Can perform assigned Quality checks. Operations: Includes the following roles : Tank Operator including changing systems, getting cans for seam check; Spice Panel; Cook Panel; Meat Panel; Dump Meat; Slurry; Can Loft; Control Room; Relief; Cheese Lift; Cheese Checker; Pepper Dumper; Tomato Paste Dumper; Cheese Opener; Can Opener; Homogenizer; Dump dry ingredients/Operate dry ingredient bins; Operate Bean Blancher; Operate potato room including inspection and eying; pull spice; set-up/teardown 16” grinder; bag spice. Maintain 5S guidelines Demonstrate ability to use Centerlines and centerline documentation. Demonstrate ability to perform Clean, Inspect, Lubricate standards. Demonstrate ability to find and fix defects and record on defect handling sheet. Demonstrate ability to use LEDS to tag downtime. Perform set-up/start-up and shutdown procedures including reconciling SAP material usage. Demonstrate ability to use SAP to record material usage/movement. Train other operators to perform Flash 18 duties. Communicate with previous shift and next shift operators to ensure smooth continuation of operations (Hand-off). Perform Master Sanitation tasks as assigned. All other duties as specified by Management.

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 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.

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Job Requisition: 401978