Yard Spotter (Forklift Operator/Truck Jockey)

Job Description
Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown - or Lehigh Valley - is in close proximity to many of the 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®, Mighty Dog® and Alpo® brands - brands we have carefully produced, packaged and shipped since 1955. Allentown balances the identity of a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that Nestlé Purina is truly proud to call home.

We're a "safety first" culture driven by a zero defect and zero waste mentality set out to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. Over 120 years in existence, we've grown our passionate Nestlé Purina Family as we've grown the 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 Truck 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*

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

• 2+ years of forklift operations experience within a high volume warehouse environment OR have completed a certified program on forklift operations, material handling, RF Scanning and Slip Sheeting


• 1+ years of experience driving and docking tractor trailers

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL-A license

To our veterans and separated service members-you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé Purina. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as adaptability, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. We hope you'll consider sharing in our mission-you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé Purina home.

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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: 1-877-204-8650.

Job: Yard Spotter (Forklift Operator/Truck Jockey)

Primary Location: Allentown, PA US

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Career Area: Hourly

Nestle Purina PetCare Company

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