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 Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. Our factory also does its part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more. This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area that nearly 6 million residents and many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the city's strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries. As an Ingredient Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of the ingredients used to make our products. You'll work closely with Quality Assurance, Production, and Receiving teams to test incoming raw materials, maintain compliance with food safety standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

• This position will work Monday-Friday on a 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm shift and will require working weekends and extended hours outside of posted shift as business needs require.
• This role requires working at elevated heights while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall-protection equipment. Work will also be performed outdoors and in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Sample and test incoming ingredient shipments from bulk trucks, railcars, tankers, and trailers to verify quality and specification requirements.

Complete sampling methods as defined by quality and safety procedures including working at heights, wearing required fall protection for railcar or truck sampling, etc. Investigate ingredient-related concerns and help resolve quality issues. Maintain accurate testing records, documentation, and sample retention requirements. Maintain a strong commitment to food safety, employee safety, and quality in every aspect of the role. Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalent 1+ years experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, military or related environment The approximate yearly pay for this position is $54,085. 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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 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. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID 409965

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 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 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. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

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