We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Our pet food factory in Zanesville is favorably located along the banks of the Muskingum River in scenic east-central Ohio halfway between Columbus and Wheeling, West Virginia. This 100-year-old facility was acquired by Nestlé Purina in 1987 and has since evolved to incorporate our innovative portfolio of products, processes, and technical equipment. Zanesville is the only Nestlé Purina location that produces Alpo® Meal Helpers, Moist & Meaty®, and Beneful Simple Goodness for all of the United States and Canada—packaged and shipped with the utmost quality and nutrition. 

Position Summary

As a Packing Operator, you will be responsible for using good manufacturing practices to ensure the quality and quantity of sealed finished product pouches packed into cartons or club packs.

This position will be scheduled for 2nd or 3rd shift Monday through Friday in addition to every other weekend. This position is an excellent step to growing your career with Nestle Purina. In this role, you will enjoy competitive weekly pay, shift differential eligibility, overtime pay, full health benefits, 401k match, paid time off, excellent maternity/paternity leave and so much more!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to work evening/night shift
• Maintain a high level of understanding of best practices for packing finished product.
• Insert pet food pouches into cartons.
• Operate the control panel to match pouch flow to carton speed.
• Perform quality checks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Rotate between all packing and clean-up positions within department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: 6 months experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military, or related environment preferred

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