Company:
Nestl Purina North America
Job Title:
Production Operator
Location:
Fairburn,GA,USA
Job ID:
198315019
Date:
09/21/2026
Salary:
NOT SPECIFIED

Nestl Purina North America

Production Operator

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, this factory has grown dramatically into a sustainable state-of-the-art facility. In 2013, we completed our largest solar project yet by installing a 450-kilowatt photovoltaic system of nearly 1,900 panels. The amount of energy produced annually by this solar array could power nearly 52 average-sized homes, or approximately 5,000 lights bulbs for an entire year. With sustainability and safety always top of mind, 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, Fit & Trim, Friskies, Nestl Purina ONE and Pro Plan. This plant location is just along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta an area that nearly 5 million residents and over 340 of our associates can call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast and, if this beautiful city were a country, it would be the 28th largest economy in the world.

Manufacturing is the very core of our business. The Production Operators within our factories have their hands in it all. You?ll train in several functional areas within the manufacturing environment so you can effectively provide support to our production teams. Since safety is a top priority at Purina, much of your responsibility will focus on ensuring that our equipment and machinery remain in top-notch condition. Your ability to acclimate and problem solve quickly will be critically important as unforeseen equipment issues may arise throughout the normal operation day. You?ll have the opportunity to see our operations through the different shifts, working with experts in each of the different areas within manufacturing.

You will enjoy competitive weekly pay starting at$29.65 an hourduring the new hire period (60 days), increasing to$31.58with an opportunity to make$36.06after 90 days.

*Must be open to working all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)

*Must be willing to work Monday-Friday along with Saturdays and Sundays based on operational demands

  • Must always work safely by following safety policies and procedures. Must attend safety team and plant-wide meetings, safety and functional training, and perform regular observations.
  • Operation of Production equipment.
  • Sample ingredients and/or in process product.
  • Communicate with other operators, truckers, Team Leaders, and Quality Assurance and Food Safety personnel.
  • Maintain proper sanitation levels.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a production or machine operator.

Pay: $29.65 - $29.65 per hour

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

The approximate hourly pay rate for this position is $29.65 per hour. 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestl 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 athttps://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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 Nestl. 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. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you?ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.

The Nestl 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 athttps://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition:419274

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