Nestlé Purina North America is hiring: Forklift Operator in Clinton

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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.

More than small-town charm and one-of-a-kind views of the Mississippi, Clinton has been our cherished "home" since 1969. As a dedicated team, we take pride in being a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, producing a wide variety of industry-leading products including Pro Plan, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond, Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets, and Beggin. We also take pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Together, we have become an integral part of the Clinton community. This small Midwestern town is perfect for families, offering year-round activities such as riverfront amenities, biking paths, unique restaurants, and historic districts.

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 as it is released from our packing area. Successful candidates must maintain a great attendance record and must be able to work overtime and off shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts with various attachments (pull-pack, slip sheet, etc.) in a bustling warehouse
• Safely load/unload trailers ensuring weight distribution, load integrity, and all shipping instructions are followed
• Move finished product from the production line and store it in the correct location in the warehouse
• Case pick product following all guidelines using an RF scanner, hand wrap and label products, and stage in the appropriate location
• Ensure a clean and safe production environment including sanitation and cleaning
• Regularly lift items up to 55 pounds
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of forklift experience in a production, manufacturing, military, or related environment

Other

• Candidates must be willing to work all shifts including nights and weekends

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $24.87 an hour for Operator E rate. The pay progression plan follows: Operator D $25.37, Operator C $28.53, Operator B $36.10. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 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 Nestlé in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

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Job Requisition: 371884

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

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