** Forklift Operator**

** Forklift Operator**

*This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.*

****Position Summary****

Were a safety first culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. With over 120 years in existence, weve grown our hardworking Nestl Purina Family while establishing breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibilityjob security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product being released from our packing area.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Stacking unit loads by UPC throughout the warehouse

* Understand and operate all computer-based warehouse transactions correctly

* Troubleshoot load integrity and handling issues. Repair damaged unit loads and follow the warehouse sanitation policy

* Load or unloading trailers while being aware of weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer type

* Unloading railcar according to product, type of railcar, quantity, and customer specifications

* Replenish storage locations with unit loads from floor storage and pre-plan case pick to optimize product location, weight, and quantity

* Case pick product according to customer specifications, layering guidelines, product location, and product quantity

* Hand wrap, label, and pre-stage orders

* Operate warehouse sweeper and warehouse scrubber

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):**

* High School Diploma OR GED Equivalent.

* 1 years experience operating a forklift or heavy machinery in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, military, or related environment. RF scan gun and slip sheet experience preferred.

This position has a starting salary of $25.00 an hour.

When you choose a career at Nestl Purina PetCare Company (Purina), you may gain access to a variety of valuable benefits you can elect for yourself or family. When you elect your benefits, you and Purina partner together to manage costs for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. You may also choose to set aside tax-free money by electing one of three Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or a Health Spending Account (HSA) to best meet your and your familys needs. You are eligible for the Nestl 401K Savings Plan with company-matched contributions (up to a limit) and an annual retirement contribution to help you save for retirement and may be eligible for a retirement pension benefit. We also offer other benefits such as an extensive Parental Support Policy, providing 26 weeks of leave, the first 18 weeks at 100% pay for the primary care giver of a newborn child under six months of age, and adoption assistance. Purina offers earned vacation, sick and personal time for you to use throughout the year. Purina typically honors paid 10 holidays throughout the year.

****Requisition ID****

145917

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 Nestl. 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. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where youll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

The Nestl 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.*

*This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.*

****Position Summary****

Were a safety first culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. With over 120 years in existence, weve grown our hardworking Nestl Purina Family while establishing breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibilityjob security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product being released from our packing area.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Stacking unit loads by UPC throughout the warehouse

* Understand and operate all computer-based warehouse transactions correctly

* Troubleshoot load integrity and handling issues. Repair damaged unit loads and follow the warehouse sanitation policy

* Load or unloading trailers while being aware of weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer type

* Unloading railcar according to product, type of railcar, quantity, and customer specifications

* Replenish storage locations with unit loads from floor storage and pre-plan case pick to optimize product location, weight, and quantity

* Case pick product according to customer specifications, layering guidelines, product location, and product quantity

* Hand wrap, label, and pre-stage orders

* Operate warehouse sweeper and warehouse scrubber

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):**

* High School Diploma OR GED Equivalent.

* 1 years experience operating a forklift or heavy machinery in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, military, or related environment. RF scan gun and slip sheet experience preferred.

This position has a starting salary of $25.00 an hour.

When you choose a career at Nestl Purina PetCare Company (Purina), you may gain access to a variety of valuable benefits you can elect for yourself or family. When you elect your benefits, you and Purina partner together to manage costs for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. You may also choose to set aside tax-free money by electing one of three Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or a Health Spending Account (HSA) to best meet your and your familys needs. You are eligible for the Nestl 401K Savings Plan with company-matched contributions (up to a limit) and an annual retirement contribution to help you save for retirement and may be eligible for a retirement pension benefit. We also offer other benefits such as an extensive Parental Support Policy, providing 26 weeks of leave, the first 18 weeks at 100% pay for the primary care giver of a newborn child under six months of age, and adoption assistance. Purina offers earned vacation, sick and personal time for you to use throughout the year. Purina typically honors paid 10 holidays throughout the year.

****Requisition ID****

145917

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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