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Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Bulk Product Handler

Forklift & Powered Equipment OperationPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeWaverly, IA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Previous lift truck certification and experience are highly desired.
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
  • Basic proficiency in English is required to understand verbal and written directions, signs, policies, and procedures.
  • Must be able to stand frequently and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime and various shifts.
  • Consistent attendance and punctuality are critical; the employee must report to work on time, maintain regular attendance, and work scheduled hours.
  • Must be proficient and knowledgeable in MES/SAP.
  • Must properly operate a lift truck and dumping stations and wear head covering and hearing protection.
  • Must follow plant safety rules, report incidents and unsafe conditions immediately, comply with regulations, and follow applicable safety procedures and programs.
  • Must adhere to the plant environmental policy, pollution prevention plan, and environmental objectives and targets.

Responsibilities

  • Secure totes, skids, and super sacks of ingredients from the warehouse and position them at dumping and super sack stations.
  • Return empty skids and totes to proper warehouse storage or the tote wash area, and neatly stack super sacks for recycling.
  • Remove trash from the work area and place it in the trash compactor, trash truck, or recycling bin.
  • Transfer powder from super sacks to totes as needed.
  • Sample, inventory, sort, and align bulk ingredient inventory.
  • Perform a safety and mechanical inspection of the lift truck before each shift.
  • Maintain records of ingredients used and ensure ingredients are correct and properly cleaned before use; take routine or special product samples as needed.
  • Regulate and maintain an adequate rate of ingredient flow to the convertors.
  • Dump bagged, boxed, or barreled ingredients according to batch card instructions, including reprocess to the convertor lines.
  • Coordinate with the convertor operator to ensure adequate ingredient supply at the respective stations and minimize changeover time.
  • Assist with building cleaning in the work area and weekend cleanup.
  • Use MES/SAP to maintain accurate inventory and ingredient usage by item and location.
  • Ensure an adequate supply of proper ingredients to dumping and tote stations, check product quality release, and supply reprocess to the line.
  • Correctly input records into the DMO/SAP system.
  • Support energy conservation, solid waste minimization and management, and pollution prevention within the position's scope and throughout the plant.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous lift truck certification and experience are highly desired.
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

About the Company

Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Nestlé manufactures and markets branded foods, beverages, pet care, and nutrition products in about 185 countries. Its products are produced at scale and distributed through retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels, backed by a global R&D network. Distinctive factors include its enormous global footprint, a diversified lineup from coffee to pet care to infant nutrition, and the combination of retail plus professional channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality nutrition to people worldwide while advancing nutrition science through its research and brands.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vevey, Switzerland
Founded
1866

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