Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

This position is for 1st shift Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

 

The Warehouse Associate will perform a variety of tasks within the manufacturing facility as needed, with a primary focus in the warehouse department. This will include basic warehouse functions and material handling. Operates various equipment in warehouse and/or production areas. Colleagues are also responsible for routine checks on equipment, and visual quality checks.

 

Basic ability to read, write and speak English is required to comply with verbal directions, signs, policies and procedures.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must operate various manufacturing/warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber, etc.) in a mass/high volume production environment.
• Ability to read and follow operating and/or written procedures to conduct assigned tasks safely and within standard time.
• Perform all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), meeting required production standards.
• Fully trained and qualified in all operating instructions, SOP’s, JHA, and area specific technical instructions for assigned role.
• Perform routine machine checks on material handling equipment as necessary.
• Perform warehouse transactions into inventory tracking software (AS400).
• Perform order picking and raw material kitting to support production and service needs.
• Prepare raw material samples for analytical testing.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets dimensional and appearance requirements.
• Engage in daily shift meetings using two-way communication to review shift’s actual results to goals. Take individual accountability in assisting the team identify and close actions to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment using visual management tools and standards, responsible for proper waste disposal.
• Coordinate activities within a team environment and be flexible in adapting to a changing work environment. Follow escalation processes, standard work, and assist team in “Why, Why” Problem Solving Analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:  

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent experience required
• Military experience a plus

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to pull, squat, kneel, stand, walk, climb and/or balance for 8 to 10 hours
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for 8-10 hours. Our production environment does not contain sedentary work
• Will work near and around moving mechanical parts

 

EXPERIENCE:    

• 1+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing or nutritional supplement in the food industry preferred

 

SKILLS:  

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and speak English.
• Basic mathematical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of performing basic computer and data entry using PC hardware/software.
• Uses organization and good time management skills.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed.
• Communicates