Prep Operator

Nestle

. Operate the Extructor machine and troubleshoot as necessary to produce quality products .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSpringville • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating machinery and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) while ensuring product quality and safety. Capable of accurately weighing commodities and following safety protocols in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

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Food Manufacturing ExperienceGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Equipment OperationQuality ControlSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Machinery OperationWeight MeasurementBasic Math SkillsQuality AssuranceTroubleshootingDocumentationIngredient IdentificationCalibrating ScalesWaste EliminationTemperature Monitoring

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailIndependenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Extructor MachineScalesProtective Equipment

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyUSDA PoliciesProduction SchedulingWorkplace SafetyTemperature Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate the Extructor machine and troubleshoot as necessary to produce quality products
Pick up equipment and recipes required for scheduled production before each shift
Complete accurate paperwork
Eliminate cheese waste throughout the operation
Complete scrap and WIP tickets at the end of the shift
Obtain and calibrate scales when needed
Verify cheese or other commodity appearance meets recipe standards and check for off odors
Keep cheese and mixtures covered and labeled
Remove condensation from walls, equipment, and ceilings before startup and monitor throughout the shift
Model the Springville Compass in work-related activities
Perform other duties assigned by the Team Leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understand verbal and written instructions in English
Basic proficiency in English, including reading and speaking standard words and sentences
Follow safety rules and procedures and wear required protective equipment
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA policies, and the food safety program
Identify sub-standard ingredients, products, or procedures and take corrective action
Weigh commodities accurately
Add, subtract, and multiply
Maintain legible handwriting
Work in temperatures ranging from 35°F to 100°F
Stand at a workstation for 9–10 hours with scheduled breaks
Work at least 40 hours per week on an assigned shift, with required emergency and weekend overtime
Push/pull equipment weighing up to 400 lbs. over distances up to 1,000 feet
Lift/carry ingredient boxes up to 50 lbs. and pans up to 40 lbs. repeatedly
Open, lift, and transport approximately 50-lb. cases of cheese or other commodities continuously throughout a shift
Function effectively as a team member or independently with minimum supervision
90 days of food manufacturing experience working in a Nestlé factory preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
Recruitment accommodations for individuals with disabilities