Information Technology (IT) Technician

Position Summary For thirty years, we’ve been proud to call St. Joseph, Missouri home. Located an hour north of Kansas City, the community of 77,000 people is packed with character, rich history, and nationally acclaimed quality of life. Since 1985, our wet dog and cat food factory in St. Joseph has produced millions of cases of our flagship brands Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Our associates support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 over the past five years. Joining the Nestlé Purina factory in St. Joseph means you become part of a close‑knit team focused on safety, personal growth, and community. As an Information Technology (IT) Technician, you’ll maintain the reliability and functionality of in‑house computer hardware and software systems for the facility, including the factory floor and administrative offices. You will coordinate the deployment, installation, upgrading, and de‑installation of desktop hardware and software to meet the needs of the business and provide plant‑floor support to resolve users’ computer hardware and software issues. Install, configure, performance‑tune, administer, and troubleshoot all in‑house computer‑related hardware and software. Comply with company data backup, disaster recovery, software licensing, security, and authorization policies. Contribute analytical and technical expertise regarding in‑house hardware and plant/business information technology. Promote cost‑effective, high‑performance computer technology that supports continuous improvement for productivity and efficiency. Maintain accurate inventory of computer‑related hardware and software assets. Provide analytical, technical, and developmental expertise to support existing and future plant computer‑related hardware, plant‑floor data collection systems, and business information systems. Perform root‑cause analysis, troubleshooting, and formulate corrective actions. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years related information systems/information technology experience. The approximate pay range for this position is $49,000 to $70,000. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestlé in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com). #J-18808-Ljbffr