Manufacturing Technician

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

We're proud to introduce our state‑of‑the‑art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world‑class facility in Batavia produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting‑edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will become a first line of defense for safe, quality ingredient receiving and batching. You will have the opportunity to work in one of three production departments: BUS (Batching, Unloading, Slurry), Processing, or Packaging. You will take ownership of the equipment and processes in your area, reinforcing key standard routines and sustaining successful daily operations.

The schedule for this role will start out on day shift for orientation and training. After several months of training have been completed, associates will move to working a 2‑2‑3 schedule either on day shift (6am‑6pm) or night shift (6pm‑6am).

The starting pay for this position is $27.85/hr., with a progression plan that provides for the ability to earn wages up to $34.28/hr., based on knowledge/skill demonstration, technical assessments and performance reviews. In this role, you will enjoy a retention bonus totaling $7,500, the opportunity to earn a quarterly bonus based on factory results and individual safety and quality contributions, $500 Lifestyle Spending each year, full health benefits, 401k match, generous PTO, excellent maternity/paternity leave and more!

• Inspect, load and unload materials and ingredients entering and leaving the factory while maintaining accurate inventory data
• Test incoming ingredients for quality specifications and take appropriate actions to respond to variances
• Operate and maintain automated batching, processing and/or packaging equipment to include performing startup, shutdown and daily changeovers on equipment based on production schedule
• Manage inventory levels of materials through bin measurements and system monitoring
• Utilize digital tools to track and communicate daily performance metrics within your area of responsibility
• Execute factory production processes and policies including Lock‑out‑tag‑out standards, quality test sampling, keep area clean and audit‑ready, and complete paperwork as necessary
• Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives in the factory and participate in team meetings for improvement ideas and escalations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 6+ months experience operating machinery in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military or related high‑paced environment

The approximate starting hourly pay for this position is $27.85/hr. 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.

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.