Product Safety Specialist (Associate Technician Factory Quality)

Product Safety Specialist (Associate Technician Factory Quality) 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 Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With sustainability and safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. Our factory does our part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more. This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area that nearly 6 million residents and many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the city's strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries. As a Product Safety Specialist, you’llperform inspection of incoming equipment, new plant installations, spot check incoming and outgoing trailers for infestation and structural integrity. You will communicate findings and maintain records. Work collaboratively across departments including Production, Maintenance, and Product Safety as you ensure quality throughout our processes. Quality and safety are the promises we make on every bag, container, tub, and you can make an impact with us and help deliver on that promise. Identify and treat three primary types of pest contamination: insect, bird, and rodent. Sample and test incoming ingredients that include but are not limited to physical testing, EB testing, environmental sampling, and testing of rail cars, trucks, bins, sacks, and totes. Audit and maintain sanitation of work areas and equipment throughout the factory. Comply with all safety regulations involving conduct of the job to include respiratory protection, protective clothing, and medical testing. Comply with all regulatory statutes to include MSDS, applicator certification, documentation logs, and labels. Assist Product Safety Team Leader in heat treatment, warehouse fogging, and rail car/truck fumigation and aeration. Reorder and inventory stock of sanitation and pest control materials. Perform pheromone monitoring, installation, investigation and appropriate actions to include maintaining accurate records. Conduct weed control of surrounding property. Monitor and maintain mechanical traps and rodent bait stations. Requirements High School Diploma or GED 1+ years of experience in quality or pest management within a food manufacturing, lab or related environment Other Must be willing and capable of obtaining the 2 following certifications within the first year of hire: (38) Agricultural Commodity Fumigation and (35) Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. Salary: $54,085.00 / yearly Bonus Eligibility:Yes 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range. 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nestlé USA