We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Position Summary

Our factory in Jefferson, Wisconsin is in the southern part of the state at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers. We are one of the largest manufacturers within the area, shipping more than 3,000 truckloads and 400 railcars of product annually, which equates to over 38 million cases of Fancy Feast®, Elegant Medley®, Friskies®, and Pro Plan®. Of this mass production, our Jefferson factory donates 1.2 million cans of food per year to support over 40 animal shelters and organizations.

As a General Laborer, you are a true value and critical team member. You’ll train in several areas within the production environment so you can effectively provide support to your assigned position and ensure you can effectively be a part of our safety policies and procedures. Since we’re a safety-first culture, much of your responsibility will focus on ensuring top-notch maintenance and cleanliness around the equipment is completed. This is an excellent role to learn all about our company environment and procedures and is a great starting point for developing a long-term career with Nestle Purina.

These are full-time positions available with multiple shift options:

• Nights from 4:00pm-4:00am, alternating two-week schedule that has 3 workdays one week and 4 workdays the next, resulting in two 3-day weekends every month and plenty of time off during the week.

• (3rd Shift) 10:00pm - 6:00am, 5 days per week with scheduled weekend work.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Broad Portfolio of Insurance Options, Deductibles and Copays Including Health Savings Account) Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance, as well as employee elected supplemental. 401(k) with company matching.

Pension – Company funded.

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement Program

Employee appreciation events

Company Store – featuring Nestle and Purina products including petfood, coffee, pizza, ice cream, baby food, and infant formula.

Quarterly Performance Incentive Plan Premium pay of 1.5x on Saturday and 2x on Sunday.

• Ensure a clean and safe production environment including sanitation, sweeping, cleaning of machinery, and removal of trash and recycling.

• Safely operate production equipment.

• Complete quality checks and meet product specifications.

• Provide support to operators in Packaging, Processing, and Warehouse departments.

• Develop working knowledge of production equipment and operations

• All other duties as assigned.

Other

• 3+ months of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, military, or related environment preferred.

• Must be available to work overnights and weekends.

The starting pay for General Labor is $25.81

REQUISITION ID

295800

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