Production Operator (Flex Pool)

Company: Nestl-- Purina
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown or Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to many of the major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies--, Mighty Dog-- and Alpo-- brands brands we have carefully produced, packaged and shipped since 1955. Allentown balances the identity of a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that Nestl-- Purina is truly proud to call home.
As a Flex Pool Production Operator, you are a vital piece of the Wet and Pouch Plants of the Nestle Purina Allentown Factory. You will meet all Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental requirements when performing job duties. You will also be trained to fill in for vacation and absenteeism, or increased volume in production or assistance with sanitation of all production equipment. These positions exist on all three shifts in our Pouch and Wet Plant facilities, and may be required to work up to twelve (12) continuous hours. Monday - Saturday, and may be assigned to different shifts based on production needs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Safely and efficiently, provide operational relief of production equipment in the Wet and Pouch Plants, Meat Prep, and Package/Label Departments, per established job procedures.
• On occasion, provide coverage for absences/vacation in other departments.
• Various assignments may include but not limited to prep and mixing ingredients, operation of processing & packaging equipment, forklift and materials handling, work on/with quality checks, or sanitation duties in meat prep and equipment for product change overs. Ensure production demands are met by providing reliable attendance to cover absences and vacations.
• Record and report various counts accurately and properly.
• Inspect and remove any substandard pallets, cans, and/or separators.
• Report substandard operations or mechanical operating problems immediately.
• Use Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times including the cleaning and sanitizing various areas and
  
  All other duties as assigned
  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
  
  Experience (Years/Type):
  
  6+ months experience in a manufacturing, production,
  
  agriculture, military or related environment
  
  6+ months operating a forklift (preferred but not
  
  required)
  
  To our veterans
  
  and separated service membersyou are at the forefront of our minds as we
  
  recruit top talent to join Nestl-- Purina. The skills you have gained while
  
  serving our country, such as adaptability, agility, and leadership, are much
  
  like the skills that will make you successful in this role. We hope you will
  
  consider sharing in our missionyou will join a cohort of others who have
  
  chosen to call Nestl-- Purina home.

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