Seasonal Production Technician

Details: Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA), reaching over $4 billion in sales in 2009, is the largest bottled water company in the U.S. with many of the nation's strongest regional brands and the number one national brand, Nestle Pure Life. NWNA has been the bottled water industry leader for more than two decades. Our heritage began with Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, the only brand we sold in 1976. Today, we distribute 7 of the top 10 brands in North America. People are increasingly returning to water as their choice of refreshment and a source of well-being. With approximately 7,500 employees nationwide and over 100 locations, we are the largest U.S. Company in our industry. Few companies ever experience the tremendous growth we have enjoyed over the past 30 years. Our Beliefs, 'Respect, Honesty, and Teamwork' have guided how we interact, how we lead, and how we decide. This guidance has driven our success for over 30 years. Today, we are looking for talented individuals who live these Beliefs in everything they do, and can use them to further grow our business. Due to growing customer demand, we will be opening a new bottling facility. We are seeking talented, high performing individuals to be part of the Nestle Waters family and help us launch this plant start-up. We are looking for individuals for various openings, including Quality Assurance Technicians. This new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will open in January 2011 and will be located in the Pasadena area of Southeast Houston. JOB SUMMARY Production Technicians work as a team in a high volume, light manufacturing environment. Duties include operating high speed bottling or packaging equipment, loading raw materials, equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, quality control inspections, line sanitation, and data recording. Plant Techs must maintain workstation in an organized and clean manner to ensure safety and Good Manufacturing Practices. Interact with production team members, quality assurance technicians, and maintenance technicians to maximize output and efficiency. RESPONSIBILITIES ' Operate, clean, and service production equipment (e.g. bottle fillers, case packers, etc.) ' Will be required to operate forklift as needed and cross train in other areas of plant. ' Perform and record preventative maintenance activity on production equipment ' Conduct equipment changeovers to accommodate production demands ' Conduct quality inspections on processes, raw materials, and finished products ' Troubleshoot basic equipment problems and make basic repairs ' Read and use equipment manuals and diagrams ' Record production output, quality results, and reasons for equipment downtime in computer applications ' Perform mathematical calculations (multiplication, division, averages, and percentage calculations) to determine KPIs ' Adhere to good housekeeping standards at work stations ' Work with production teammates and other employees to generate efficiency, quality, and safety improvements Requirements: REQUIREMENTS ' High School diploma or GED equivalent ' Forklift experience preferred. ' Must pass Previsor Test ' Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ' Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, stoop, and lift at least 50 lbs multiple times a day ' At least 2 years' relevant work experience, manufacturing experience a plus ' Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with other team members ' Computer proficiency in SAP and standard Microsoft Office Software ' Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment NWNA offers a comprehensive benefits package with a broad range of health, wellness, financial (includes 401k/Profit sharing/tuition reimbursement), and work-life balance options. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/A/V

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