Production Operator (Temporary) - Seasonal Job Listing at Nestle Waters North America in Grand Rapids, MI

Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) is currently seeking applicants for seasonal Production Operator assignments to be located in our Stanwood, MI facility. These temporary roles are needed beginning March, 2013 and may last up to 8 months depending on customer demand. Shift openings vary but are generally 12 hours in length and consist of a rotating schedule of 3 or 4 scheduled days/week, including every other weekend. Day shifts run from 6:00AM to 6:30PM and night shifts run from 6:00PM to 6:30AM. This role pays $15.00/hour.  Night shift roles are eligible for off-shift differential pay of $.40/hour.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
•  Operating, troubleshooting, conducting basic and preventative maintenance and performing changeovers on various bottling line equipment
•  Ensure the safety of self and others during all work activities
•  Conducting hourly quality checks and completing online data entry and documentation for production and downtime tracking, analyzing data as needed
•  Working effectively with peers as a team to support production goals
•  Load raw materials and remove dunnage
•  Work with Planning, Quality and Logistics to maximize results and efficiency
•  Comply with plant sanitation standards and keep work area clean
•  Supports continuous improvement initiatives
•  Operate a forklift in the production area as needed 

 Key qualifications include:
•  High school diploma or equivalent
•  Prior experience in manufacturing preferred
•  Exposure to high speed production, clean manufacturing or basic maintenance strongly desired
•  Ability to work self directed and with a team
•  Solid communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in a team based environment
•  Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work
•  Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus
•  Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency
•  Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand on your feet for long periods of time throughout the day

Prerequisites:
•  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
•  Must be willing to accept seasonal/temporary assignment
•  Able and willing to work 12 hour shifts including the potential for nights, weekends and holidays
•  Must be able to successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

•  Must provide and wear steel toe safety shoes

Seasonal assignments offer you the opportunity to test the waters and determine if this is the right job and company for you while offering you valuable work experience at a leading food beverage manufacturer. We offer a competitive wage and consideration for full-time roles if opportunities exist at the end of the assignment. Individuals in temporary assignments are not eligible for the standard benefits package (i.e. medical, dental, vision, etc.).

Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) is the largest bottled water company in the United States , distributing 7 of the top 10 brands in North America. We have the #1 national brand, Nestle Pure Life, and many of the nation's strongest regional brands, including Poland Spring, Arrowhead, Ozarka, Deer Park , Zephyrhills and Ice Mountain. We also have the strength of Nestle, the world's largest food company, behind us. Our beliefs, 'Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Teamwork,' have guided how we interact, how we make decisions and how we lead. This guidance has driven our success for over 30 years.

Putting safety and quality first as we deliver the right product, to the right customer, on time, every time is what we do every day in Supply Chain. Our competitive differentiator is our people who make it happen! Our Supply Chain organization is recognized as best in class in safety, quality, production, packaging, labor, warehouse productivity, payload, and order fill rate. We also lead the way in sustainability with the smallest environmental footprint in the beverage category. As we pursue Total Performance Management TPM, we expect to further enable our people to drive excellence in all areas!

For company news and information, please visit www.nestlewatersnorthamerica.com. You can find us on Facebook under Nestle Waters North America Careers, on LinkedIn at Nestle Waters North America and Twitter @NestleWatersJob.

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