Line Technician (1st shift 7:00am-3:30pm) - Nestle : Job Details

At Nestl Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestl Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

As a Line Technician, you will work as a pivotal member of our line operation team, ensuring the manufacturing or wrapping machinery in our factory are set to standards, and basic maintenance tasks are carried out. This role requires that you adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures in order to keep you and others safe; all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) that are in effect in order to assure a consistent quality and quantity of product produced.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure proper setup of the packaging line before and during a job run

Ability to operate, setup, change over and make minor repairs to various packaging equipment

Follows all procedures set forth in the setup procedures

Assistance with line attendants and mechanics

Compliance with company policies and procedures

Training on Packaging Operations SOPs and cGMPs

Runs the various packaging line equipment

Troubleshoot rapidly and effectively to ensure minimal line downtime

Work and coordinate with packaging team and support groups

Adhere to and promote safe work practices and procedures

Basic set up and operation of manufacturing packing line equipment

Cleaning and sanitizing operating equipment

Dumping / rework operation

Batch documentation

Quality checks (metal detector, inspection station, label back coder & visual finish goods inspection)

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience working in a manufacturing/packaging environment

Experience with cGMP compliance requirements is strongly preferred

Must have prior mechanical and/or manufacturing machine operator experience

Possess the skills to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical malfunction of equipment

Ability to understand and implement 5S Method

Experience in lean manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual acuity to inspect product and read labels and documentation

Physical ability to stand for most of the day (5-8 hours a day) and to regularly work on raised surfaces and climb stairs or ladders.

Physical capability to repetitively lift and carry 25 lbs for up to a height of 4 feet and for a distance of 4 feet for 5-8 hours a day. Frequently from 26 - 50 lbs for the same height and distance for 3 - 6 hours a day. For proper lifting and carrying, squatting is frequently required

The role may require pushing and pulling a fully loaded pallet jack or lift (~500 lbs) for extended distances.

Physical ability to repetitively bend and twist at the waist and neck and to reach above and below shoulder level to reach for product, components or equipment panels

Frequent and repetitive use of both hands is required for simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Some college courses completed, or trade school training preferred

SKILLS:

Basic math to complete required documentation

Basic reading and writing in English - to complete required documentation and to understand required procedures

Basic technical and mechanical ability to understand equipment

Ability to make adjustments to mechanical equipment

Basic Computer Skills are a must (data entry, word processing software, email, spreadsheet software)

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $20.46 to $25.33*. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestl offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestl Careers (nestlejobs.com) (

Req ID: 301597

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