Production Support Specialist

Production Support Specialist

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

POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Support Specialist is responsible for the material movement within their respective areas.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs the following duties before the material is brought into the production room; verifies the actual material matches the part code and description on the Bill of Material, verifies the actual material matches both barcodes on the pallet, verifies the expiration date of the material, verifies the condition of the packaging of the material, verifies the material is staged to the appropriate staging bin location, and checks that the actual pallet quantity coming into a room matches the quantity on the barcode label.
• Immediately issues materials to appropriate job numbers as the material is brought into the production room.
• Immediately informs the Production Supervisor or Coordinator of discrepancies between the barcode quantity and actual quantity.
• Requisitions materials and/or ingredients from Warehouse personnel.
• Runs variance report and compares material used to material staged and provide the information to the supervisor or the lead on a timely basis.
• Assists Production Leads to ensure pallet quantities match tag quantities for any material returning to the Warehouse.
• Prints and monitors bin reports throughout shift to identify problems and resolves them immediately.
• Suggests changes to procedures that may increase the accuracy of inventory.
• Assists leads in ensuring the staging bin inventory is accurate at the end of each production shift.
• Assists in breaks and lunches.
• Maintains area free of debris.
• Follows Nation Pizza Products' Power jack policy.
• Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are followed.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Skills And Experience

• One to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, formulas, and policy and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write standard information into related paperwork.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure including but not limited to pounds, ounces, grams, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and temperatures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• Champion a safe work environment by proactively identifying and reporting potential hazards.

What's In It For You

• Pay rate is $22.56/hour with an additional shift premium for 2nd shift of $0.75/hour and 3rd shift of $1.25/hour.
• Great benefits including: 401k retirement available with company contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Insurance eligibility begins on 31st day of employment
• Paid Holidays

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• English proficiency (preferred).
• 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (preferred).

You're A Good Fit If This Sounds Like You

• Dependable
• Strong work ethic
• Comfortable with physical labor
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable
• Practices good teamwork
• Mindful of safety practices
• Comfortable working with machinery
• Troubleshoots and problem-solves
• Excited to join a productive, safety-minded team