Forklift Jockey

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

* This role has a starting rate of $30.73 per hour plus shift differential where applicable.*

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As a Forklift/Jockey, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading and unloading trucks, moving trailers to and from the Mixing Center, and staging finished products as it is released from our packing area. You’ll be part of a team that maintains a safe work environment and provides a quality to our customers.

*Must be willing to work night shift*

• Load and unload trucks and/or rail cars
• Perform daily maintenance checks of forklift and tractor trailer operations
• Practice good inventory, warehousing sanitation, and housekeeping
• Shuttle loads between plants and the Mixing Center
• Assist in moving trucks in and out of dock doors
• Operate the Rail King to move and position railcars to and from the rail doors
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years experience operating a forklift in a high volume warehouse/distribution center environment OR completion of a certified forklift operation training program
• 1+ years of experience driving and docking 48 to 53 tractor trailers

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $30.73. Please note that the 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé 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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID
384713

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Job Requisition: 384713