June 1, 2023

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Forklift Operator Job Vacancy in Nestlé Purina Pet Care, (Denver, CO) – Businessofusa.com

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Company name : Nestlé Purina Pet Care

Vacant position : Forklift Operator

Company location : Denver, CO

job description : 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

We’re a “safety first” culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. With over 120 years in existence, we’ve grown our hardworking Nestlé Purina Family while establishing breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibility—job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product being released from our packing area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stacking unit loads by UPC throughout the warehouse
Understand and operate all computer-based warehouse transactions correctly
Troubleshoot load integrity and handling issues. Repair damaged unit loads and follow the warehouse sanitation policy
Load or unloading trailers while being aware of weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer type
Unloading railcar according to product, type of railcar, quantity, and customer specifications
Replenish storage locations with unit loads from floor storage and pre-plan case pick to optimize product location, weight, and quantity
Case pick product according to customer specifications, layering guidelines, product location, and product quantity
Hand wrap, label, and pre-stage orders
Operate warehouse sweeper and warehouse scrubber

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):

1+ years’ experience operating a forklift or heavy machinery in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, military, or related environment. RF scan gun and slip sheet experience preferred.

This position has a starting salary of $25.00 an hour.

When you choose a career at Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (Purina), you may gain access to a variety of valuable benefits you can elect for yourself or family. When you elect your benefits, you and Purina partner together to manage costs for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. You may also choose to set aside tax-free money by electing one of three Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or a Health Spending Account (HSA) to best meet your and your family’s needs. You are eligible for the Nestlé 401K Savings Plan with company-matched contributions (up to a limit) and an annual retirement contribution to help you save for retirement and may be eligible for a retirement pension benefit. We also offer other benefits such as an extensive Parental Support Policy, providing 26 weeks of leave, the first 18 weeks at 100% pay for the primary care giver of a newborn child under six months of age, and adoption assistance. Purina offers earned vacation, sick and personal time for you to use throughout the year. Purina typically honors paid 10 holidays throughout the year.

Requisition ID

160157

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator:
1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Denver, CO, US, 80216