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.

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Function:

The purpose of this job is to operate the convertos and related equipment, to weigh up, blend, and instantize powder for packaging according to Nestle USA specifications.

Duties:

1. Set correct ingredient weights on Hardy Scale panel in accordance with blender batch formula, set order of draw, minitor the drawing up and weighing sequence, and re-compute scale hopper batches as appropriate.
2. Coordinate with Instant Feed Operator as to the station each ingredient will be drawn from and keep informed as to number of draws remaining at the end of a flavor run.
3. Regulate Merchen Feeder setting according to esablished rate or as directed by the Supervisor.
4. Adjust tray inlet air pressure, temperature, and hood vacuum to promote the most desirable drying conditions for the products being produced.
5. Regulate convertor belt vari0drie motors to ensure that correct slaking occurs on belt.
6. Ensure proper screens are installed in rotex sifter and Azo sifter to produce the desired product density.
7. Ensure that proper wetting of powder occurs in the hydrator tower by regulating water pressure, temperature, volume, using correct spinner/orifice combinations and ensuring nozzle position in the tower is correct.
8. Operate lecithin system ensuring correct amount of lecithin is sprayed into blender as specified by blender batch formula.  Ensure nozzles are operating satisfactory and replenish lecithin barrels as required.
9. Perform the periodic product sample test to ensure quality of product meets Company product specifications.
10. Replenish filter media in plenum room as necessary.
11. Repack homos, wash towers, belts, trays as needed.
12. Assist in building cleaning of the work area and weekend cleanup.
    1. shift cleaning duties as assigned
13. Maintain records on production and instantizing processes.
14. Operate and monitor all instantizing and related equipment for proper operation.
15. To dump Zeolex into Zeolex feeder when needed.
16. Do ingredient usage using MES/SAP system.
17. Perform sanitation and changover duties on convertor/processing equipment.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous lift truck certification and experience highly desired.

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Ability to communicate written and orally in English.

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 2nd shift position: 4 pm-12 am

Pay: $25.90

$1000 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment

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.