At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 
 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 

Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

This position is for 1st shift; Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.

The Production Technician reports to the Production Manager. The Production Technician will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, monitor, operate, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on assigned machines. You will inspect parts to specifications and make any adjustment needed to make the machine operate at its fullest capacity. Must have a strong understanding of the machine you will be responsible for and the ability to teach others.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Setting up machines to start a production cycle (calibration, cleaning, etc.) and ensure all materials are readily available.

· Controlling and adjusting machine settings (e.g. speed).

· Feeding raw material to machine.

· Carry out production, inspection, packaging and machine operation duties.

· Effectively monitor production equipment.

· Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws.

· Troubleshoot issues that might occur during the shift.

· Keep records of approved and defective units of final products.

· Maintain activity logs and other production documents.

· Assist the maintenance department as necessary.

· Maintain a safe and clean work space.

· Follow established quality and safety rules and regulations.

· Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

· Prior experience as a machine operator in a production environment required.

· Food manufacturing preferred.

· Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools.

SKILLS:

· Ability to read and interpret production schedules.

· Ability to read manuals.

· Analytical skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Teamwork and communication skills.

· Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds and stand for an 8-12 hour work shift.

· Ability to read and write in English.

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