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Processing Operator

Nestlé Purina
Zanesville, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Operator position at Nestlé Purina?

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Our pet food factory in Zanesville is favorably located along the banks of the Muskingum River in scenic east-central Ohio halfway between Columbus and Wheeling, West Virginia. This 100-year-old facility was acquired by Nestlé Purina in 1987 and has since evolved to incorporate our innovative portfolio of products, processes, and technical equipment. Zanesville is the only Nestlé Purina location that produces Moist & Meaty® and Dog Chow Soft Bites for all of the United States and Canada—packaged and shipped with the utmost quality and nutrition.


As the Processing Operator, you will assist in the production and monitoring of day-to-day activities in processing areas wet and dry, which will include batching, troubleshooting, changeovers, adjustments, and preventative maintenance on equipment.


Primary Responsibilities


Use first in/first expired by date rotation of raw ingredients and accurate documentation of batch codes and lot numbers of ingredients being used

Meets all Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental requirements when performing job duties

Preform and document all applicable housekeeping standards.

Preform changeover setup for product runs.

Work with a safety mindset and follow SOP guidelines during operation of the equipment

Operate and maintain fork truck /power dolly certification

Complete start-up and shutdown checklist of processing equipment

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


Basic Requirements


High School Diploma/GED


Preferred


1 year of manufacturing experience


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 equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected 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.


Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.


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