Bulk Product Handler

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Function: To provide ingredients to the tote and bag dumping stations, insuring a constant and proper supply to the converter lines. Also to provide and set up totes of finished product to the packaging lines where this support is needed.

Duties:

Driving Lift Truck:

To secure totes, skids and super sacks of ingredients from warehouse and positioning of these totes and skids at dumping stations and super sack stations.

To return empty skids and totes to proper storage in warehouse or to tote wash area for cleaning. Neatly stack super sacks for recyling.

To remove trash from area and deposit it either in trash compactor, trash truck or recycle bin.

Transfer powder from super sacks to totes as needed.

Sample, inventory, sort and align bulk ingredient inventory.

Performing safety and mechanical inspection of lift truck prior to start of each shift.

Maintaining records of ingredients used. Insure that these ingredients are correct and properly cleaned before used. Take any routine samples of product or other special samples as needed.

Regulating and maintaining adequate rate of ingredient flow to the convertors.

Dumping of all bagged, boxed or barrelled ingredients according to batch card instructions, including reprocess to the convertor lines.

Coordinating with convertor operator to insure proper supply of ingredients at the respective stations that they will be located and minimize changeover time.

Assisting with building cleaning in the work area and weekend clean up.

Be proficient and knowledgeable in MES/SAP. Use MES/SAP to

maintain accurate inventory and usage of ingredients by item and location.

Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous lift truck certification and experience highly desired.

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

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

Willing and able to stand on a frequent basis.

Willing and able to work overtime.

Willing and able to work various shifts.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

**This is a 3rd shift position: 12 am-8 am

Pay $26.95/hr

$1000 sign on bonus after 90 days

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

*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Function: To provide ingredients to the tote and bag dumping stations, insuring a constant and proper supply to the converter lines. Also to provide and set up totes of finished product to the packaging lines where this support is needed.

Duties:

Driving Lift Truck:

To secure totes, skids and super sacks of ingredients from warehouse and positioning of these totes and skids at dumping stations and super sack stations.

To return empty skids and totes to proper storage in warehouse or to tote wash area for cleaning. Neatly stack super sacks for recyling.

To remove trash from area and deposit it either in trash compactor, trash truck or recycle bin.

Transfer powder from super sacks to totes as needed.

Sample, inventory, sort and align bulk ingredient inventory.

Performing safety and mechanical inspection of lift truck prior to start of each shift.

Maintaining records of ingredients used. Insure that these ingredients are correct and properly cleaned before used. Take any routine samples of product or other special samples as needed.

Regulating and maintaining adequate rate of ingredient flow to the convertors.

Dumping of all bagged, boxed or barrelled ingredients according to batch card instructions, including reprocess to the convertor lines.

Coordinating with convertor operator to insure proper supply of ingredients at the respective stations that they will be located and minimize changeover time.

Assisting with building cleaning in the work area and weekend clean up.

Be proficient and knowledgeable in MES/SAP. Use MES/SAP to

maintain accurate inventory and usage of ingredients by item and location.

Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous lift truck certification and experience highly desired.

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

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

Willing and able to stand on a frequent basis.

Willing and able to work overtime.

Willing and able to work various shifts.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

**This is a 3rd shift position: 12 am-8 am

Pay $26.95/hr

$1000 sign on bonus after 90 days

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

*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy

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