General Labor Technician (Sampling)

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.

**Position Summary**

Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Williamsburg Township, Ohio, factory – just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. This world-class factory will be built from the ground up to produce a wide variety of some of the most trusted and beloved pet care brands in the U.S. Our passionate team in Williamsburg Township will work in an environment that values safety, the latest technology in manufacturing and a culture of learning. Help us write the next chapter of Purina’s history.

As a General Laborer, you’ll become a first line of defense for ensuring safety and quality in our production process. Take ownership of the equipment and processes assigned to you, as you reinforce key standard routines and sustain successful daily operations. Make an impact as you provide daily sanitation and sampling support to the factory.

+ Champion safety, quality, and performance standard routines through daily execution of factory processes and policies including Lock-out-tag-out standards, QA test sampling, keeping area clean and audit-ready, and completing paperwork as necessary.

+ Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives in the factory including centerlines, clean-inspect-lubricate standards, 5S standards, and team meetings for improvement ideas and escalations.

+ Understand the business environment through strong upstream and downstream communication with peers and leaders to better understand your role’s impact to the full process.

+ Use digital tools to track and communicate daily performance metrics within your area of responsibility.

+ Oversee operations and tasks in raw material sampling and testing as you gather and test incoming ingredients for quality specifications and take appropriate actions to respond to variances.

+ Maintain required certifications to perform Mycotoxin testing.

+ Participate in all factory Safety and Quality initiatives and assist in other special teams and projects as needed.

**Requirements**

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ 3+ months experience working in a fast-paced environment

The hourly pay for this position is $24.50 an hour. 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.

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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) .

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Job Requisition: 387977