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Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.\nAt Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.\nJoining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nThe technical operator is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality bakery production across multiple areas, including dough mixing, utility service, conveyor systems, presses, ovens, depanners, proofers, spirals, oilers, extruder depositor equipment, pan flow, sanitation, material movement, and production documentation. This role requires strong safety awareness, mechanical aptitude, attention to product quality, accurate recordkeeping, effective communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:\nSchedule: Will be a 12-hour shift on a rotational schedule in a 2-2-3 pattern.AM Shift: 6a-6p\n\nA \"2-2-3 schedule\" refers to a common work pattern where employees work two days, have two days off, then work three days, repeating in a 28-day cycle to provide 24/7 coverage, with 12-hour shifts, balancing work and frequent long weekends.\nStarting hourly pay of $27.25/hr\nIf hired, you will be required to train on one of our three 8-hour shifts:1st (6a-2p)\n2nd (2p-10p)\n3rd (10p-6a)\n\nQuarterly Incentives\nComprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment\nOverall Purpose\nMaintain steady ingredient, dough, crust, pan, and product flow to prevent production interruptions.\nOperate and monitor bakery equipment to support consistent product quality and efficient output.\nIdentify, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment, process, safety, or quality concerns in a timely manner.\nMinimize downtime, waste, safety risks, and non-conforming product through proactive monitoring and accurate documentation.\nSupport sanitation, changeovers, shutdowns, audits, and overall department readiness.\nSafety, GMP, and Compliance\nDemonstrate and follow all safety procedures, including LOTO, gang lock, evacuation procedures, PPE requirements, safe lifting practices, safe movement around conveyors and hand jacks, and awareness of slippery floors, low-clearance equipment, pinch points, and congested work areas.\nFollow Good Manufacturing Practices consistently, including food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and Food Defense requirements.\nUse chemicals according to MSDS requirements and follow established chemical handling procedures.\nMaintain an organized and audit-ready work area to support safety, quality, and compliance expectations.\nEquipment Operation and Production Flow\nOperate and monitor mixers, panel views, scales, ingredient lifts, dough chunker trolleys, transfer conveyors, extruder depositor equipment, dough ball oilers, pan oilers, presses, ovens, depanners, proofers, spirals, product conveyors, and pan conveyor systems.\nMaintain ingredient, dough, crust, pan, and product flow to support downstream production needs.\nWeigh, measure, and add correct ingredients to mixers; monitor flour, slurry, oil systems, dough ball weights, and dough quality.\nOperate equipment start-up, shutdown, production mode, changeover mode, recipe changes, run cycles, warmup functions, timers, tray rates, and fault clearing functions through panel views and related systems.\nSupport crust-to-line flow, panning tables, sheeting lines, and pan flow as assigned.\nOperate forklift, hand jack, and material movement equipment as trained and authorized; complete required equipment inspections.\nQuality, Troubleshooting, and Downtime Response\nMonitor product quality, dough consistency, dough shape, crust quality, pan flow, belt performance, servo performance, conveyor conditions, and system faults.\nIdentify and respond to jam conditions, pan jams, dough shape issues, crust tails, out-of-spec screens, power surges, equipment failures, and other production interruptions.\nMake minor adjustments within role expectations and promptly escalate issues that require maintenance, supervision, or cross-functional support.\nPerform belt checks, conveyor inspections, equipment verifications, and quality checks to minimize downtime and prevent non-conforming product.\nDocumentation and Communication\nVerify correct process orders, lot numbers, resource numbers, recipes, product information, and production requirements.\nRecord batch data, dump times, temperatures, lot numbers, downtime, slurry times, equipment checks, inspections, audits, and other required paperwork accurately and timely.\nStart, close, and update process orders and enter required information into systems such as panel PCs, Hertzler, SFOL, and related production systems as applicable.\nCommunicate effectively with Bakery, Assembly, Utility, Mixer, Maintenance, Quality, and Supervisory teams using appropriate communication tools, including two-way radios when needed.\nSanitation, Changeovers, and Support Duties\nClean and sanitize mixers, conveyors, catch pans, surrounding areas, floors, ingredient equipment, and assigned production areas.\nSupport changeovers, shutdown procedures, mixer scraping, press die changes, depanner swaps, weight adjustments, timer resets, and equipment preparation.\nRelieve Bakery employees for breaks and provide support to Mixer Operators, Crust Packers, Utility Service, and other assigned areas.\nReplenish supplies, organize warehouse and production areas, remove waste, and assist with material movement as needed.\nPerform backup duties, cross-training assignments, and other responsibilities as required to support bakery operations.\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred, or equivalent work experience as determined by the company.\nBasic reading, writing, computer, and math skills, including the ability to read scales, production documents, panelviews, and lot numbers.\nAbility to complete required on-the-job training, safety training, equipment sign-offs, hand jack training, and forklift certification where applicable.\nAbility to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain regular attendance, and work independently or as part of a team.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced production environment while remaining calm, organized, and focused on safety and quality.\nRequired Skills and Competencies\nStrong safety mindset and strict adherence to LOTO, PPE, GMP, and sanitation requirements.\nMechanical aptitude and ability to identify, troubleshoot, and communicate equipment or process concerns.\nAbility to operate panelviews, mixers, conveyors, oilers, depositor systems, ovens, proofers, depanners, scales, ingredient systems, PCs, hand jacks, and forklifts as trained.\nHigh attention to detail for lot tracking, process orders, documentation, product specifications, recipes, weights, temperatures, downtime, and quality checks.\nEffective communication, teamwork, judgment, planning, and problem-solving skills.\nReliability, flexibility, self-direction, and ability to support changing production needs.\nPhysical Requirements\nConstant standing, walking, reaching, handling materials, bending, and working near conveyors or production equipment.\nFrequent lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing or pulling carts and totes, twisting, crouching, stooping, rotating, and repetitive hand movement.\nOccasional sitting, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crawling, working in low-clearance areas, and working in elevated or confined production spaces.\nAbility to use both hands and legs as needed and visually monitor product flow, equipment status, paperwork, scale readings, screens, and production conditions.\nHearing sufficient to detect machinery alarms, belt startups, equipment changes, and verbal or radio communication in a loud environment.\nWork Environment and PPE\nThis position works in an indoor bakery manufacturing environment with exposure to flour dust, noise up to or above 90 dBA, hot areas, cold areas, humidity changes, fluorescent lighting, flickering lights, gas vapors, compressed air, rotating equipment, slippery floors, conveyors, moving machinery, and production congestion. Required PPE may include safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, cut-resistant gloves, hard hat or bump cap, face shield as needed, apron, hair net or hood, oven mitts, knee pads, and arm guards as required by task or area.\nPay: $27.25 per hour\nBonus Eligibility: Yes\nThe pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.\nNestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits\nIt is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.\nTo 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.\nThe Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected 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  or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nReview our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.\nJob Requisition: 415887\nFoods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.\nAt Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.\nJoining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. 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