Job Information
Nestle Sr. Warehouse Operator W&D (1st Shift) in Hazleton, Pennsylvania
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.
The Sr. Warehouse Operator will perform a variety of tasks including picking orders, wrapping pallets, shipping, receiving, replenishments, loading, and unloading. This role will be cross-trained and will flow to the work as needed in a cross functional position between multiple departments in the warehouse. Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal directions, signs, policies and procedures.
Shift: 1st Shift
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Pick products according to order, either manually or with electronic scanning devices
Lift, stack and arrange product on a pallet in preparation for shipment
Generate labels and prepare paperwork necessary for order shipment
Wrap pallets for shipment
Unload and stack materials and replenish shelves by using power industrial equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet inverter, walkie rider, turret, cherry picker, scissor lift, pallet jack etc.) that may require being lifted in the air up to 40 feet
Enter warehouse transactions, cycle counts and receipts into inventory tracking software and complete appropriate documentation
Compare identifying information and count items in incoming shipments to verify information against bills of ladings, packing lists, invoices, orders or other records
Report and record damaged items
Perform all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) meeting required production standards
Perform MHE inspections to ensure food safety and quality standards
Engage in Daily Shift meetings using 2-way communications to review shift actual results to goals
Perform general housekeeping tasks within warehouse
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience:
Related experience operating powered industrial equipment in a high-volume manufacturing, warehousing, or nutritional supplement industry required
Prior experience operating a standup forklift required
Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience required
Skills:
Basic computer skills
Basic mathematical skills
Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Expected high performance behaviors:
Exhibit positive attitude regarding work and responsibilities
Ability to work collaboratively within teams
Ability to maintain effectiveness during major changes in work tasks or the work environment, adjusting effectively to new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Continuously look for ways to work safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality standards
Be creative and intellectually curious; willing to try different and novel ways to overcome obstacles
Physical Demands:
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds with assistance
Regularly stand, pull, squat, walk, kneel, reach, climb, and/or balance for 8 to 10 hours daily
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, talk and effectively hear and listen while being exposed to various levels of traffic from material handling equipment
287995
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
*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy