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General Labor | Starting pay at $25.81hr + Benefits! - job 2 of 4

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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Position Summary

Our factory in Jefferson, Wisconsin is in the southern part of the state at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers. We are one of the largest manufacturers within the area, shipping more than 3,000 truckloads and 400 railcars of product annually, which equates to over 38 million cases of Fancy Feast®, Elegant Medley®, Friskies®, and Pro Plan®. Of this mass production, our Jefferson factory donates 1.2 million cans of food per year to support over 40 animal shelters and organizations.

As a General Laborer, you are a true value and critical team member. You’ll train in several areas within the production environment so you can effectively provide support to your assigned position and ensure you can effectively be a part of our safety policies and procedures. Since we’re a safety-first culture, much of your responsibility will focus on ensuring top-notch maintenance and cleanliness around the equipment is completed. This is an excellent role to learn all about our company environment and procedures and is a great starting point for developing a long-term career with Nestle Purina.

These are full-time positions available with multiple shift options:
  • Days from 4:00am-4:00pm, alternating two-week schedule that has 3 workdays one week and 4 workdays the next, resulting in two 3-day weekends every month and plenty of time off during the week.
  • Nights from 4:00pm-4:00am, alternating two-week schedule that has 3 workdays one week and 4 workdays the next, resulting in two 3-day weekends every month and plenty of time off during the week.
  • (2nd Shift) 2:00pm-10:00pm, 5 days per week with scheduled weekend work.
  • (3rd Shift) 10:00pm - 6:00am, 5 days per week with scheduled weekend work.


Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Broad Portfolio of Insurance Options, Deductibles and Copays Including Health Savings Account)
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance, as well as employee elected supplemental.
401(k) with company matching.
Pension – Company funded.
Paid Vacation, Personal days, plus 11 holidays
Maintenance Progression Plan – pay for skill program.
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Lifestyle Spending Account - $500 reimbursement for lifestyle activities or goods
Tuition reimbursement Program
Employee appreciation events
Company Store – featuring Nestle and Purina products including petfood, coffee, pizza, ice cream, baby food, and infant formula.
Quarterly Performance Incentive Plan Premium pay of 1.5x on Saturday and 2x on Sunday.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure a clean and safe production environment including sanitation, sweeping, cleaning of machinery, and removal of trash and recycling.
  • Safely operate production equipment.
  • Complete quality checks and meet product specifications.
  • Provide support to operators in Packaging, Processing, and Warehouse departments.
  • Develop working knowledge of production equipment and operations
  • All other duties as assigned.
Other
  • 3+ months of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, military, or related environment preferred.
  • Must be available to work overnights and weekends.

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The starting pay for General Labor is $25.81

REQUISITION ID:
250204

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.
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We stand for trust. We earn it every day as we enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them. We are guided by our core values – The Five Talls, as we move toward the future of Nestlé Purina – the day when a Checkerboard is in every involv...

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