Join Nestlé Purina as an Associate Technician in our Pilot Plant and contribute to the innovative pet food research that promotes the human-animal bond. You'll work in a dynamic environment ensuring the quality of trial executions for our wet food product lines, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Organize and prepare formulations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols
Safely conduct pilot plant trials, following established procedures
Set up, operate, and clean food-processing equipment
Perform maintenance tasks and assemble/disassemble equipment for trials
Maintain accurate records of data
Prepare summaries of trial results with observations and recommendations
Adhere to facility policies regarding safety, security, and compliance with GLP & GMP
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of end-to-end manufacturing processing/operations experience and/or mechanical maintenance/troubleshooting experience
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience with material handling equipment such as forklift, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment, motorized pallet jack
1+ years of professional experience on a computer
Working knowledge of factory pet food/food processing equipment and operations
Benefits & Perks
401k with Company matchHealthcare coveragePerformance-based incentivesBroad range of other benefits