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. Schedule 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 (6 am‑6 pm) or night shift (6 pm‑6 am). Compensation and Benefits The starting pay for this position is $27.85 per hour, with a progression plan that allows wages to rise to $34.28 per hour 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, 401(k) match, generous PTO, excellent maternity/paternity leave and more. Responsibilities 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, including performing startup, shutdown and daily changeovers based on the 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, keeping the area clean and audit‑ready, and completing paperwork as necessary Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives in the factory and participate in team meetings for improvement ideas and escalations Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent 6+ months experience operating machinery in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, military, or related high‑paced environment EEO Statement 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, 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 special accommodations. 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