Processing Operator 1

About the role

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Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures that all equipment is set up properly and on time to allow for a punctual production start-up. This includes the availability of meat and meat mixtures where required.
• Reviews recipes and deviations on a daily basis.
• Ensures that the required paperwork is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Provides oven operator with accurate raw weights at designated intervals.
• Ensures machine is not causing overlapped patties, but is keeping belt full. Watches for and separates overlapping patties.
• Monitors and focuses on reducing meat spillage and scrap throughout the operation. Fills out scrap and WIP tickets at the end of each shift.
• Ensures that all meat and meat mixtures are properly covered and labeled at all times.
• Remove all condensation from walls, equipment, doors and ceilings when necessary throughout shift.
• Obtains and calibrates scales when needed.
• Ensure that proper weight control is maintained.
• Operates equipment only if Code 10-quality product is being produced. Asks Team Leader or Q.A if unsure whether product is code-10.
• Ensures that area is checked on an hourly basis for condensation.
• Ensures that all floors are kept clean at all times and are free of grease, trash, and meat particles.
• Ensures that all meat is used in order, with the oldest grinding day codes and lowest batch numbers used first.
• Pulls E-cord immediately and moves the patties from the conveyor belt before restarting the belt if too many patties are overlapping.
• Shovels product off the floor when necessary.
• Never leaves work area while equipment is in operation.
• Efficient operations of the former, mondo, reitz mixer, inspect and infeed positions.
• Models the Springville Compass in all work-related activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Team Leader.

Position Qualifications

• Repeat heavy lifting - bending, pushing, pulling, etc.
• Basic computer data entry is required
• Work overtime as needed

High School Diploma/GED preferred

• Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures
• 90 days of food manufacturing experience working in a Nestle factory preferred
• Pay: - per hour

Pay and benefits

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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé 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

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.