Manufacturing Co-Op - Springville Utah

Company: Nestle
Location: Springville, Utah
Posted On: 01/27/2025

You know us as the food and beverage company behind a lot of your favorites like Stouffer's, Hot Pockets, Nesquik, Toll House, Lean Cuisine, and DiGiorno, as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth. Across our organization, we are building a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is encouraged, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day!Let's challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. Here at Nestle USA, you are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to our consumers and your peers. We're inviting forward-thinking and courageous future technical experts and leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and start their journey of growth!If you're a current undergraduate student eager to make an impact on an enormous scale, take strides into greatness and pursue your career with Nestle USA. Our Manufacturing Co-Op Program is ready for you!Here's a breakdown of what to expect with this program:
Nestle USA's Manufacturing Co-op program is a development experience that provides selected individuals the opportunity to gain real world experience while pursuing their degree and deepen their understanding of manufacturing at Nestle USA.The Springville Co-op program consists of 3-to-6-month rotational experiences in a factory environment intended to build capability and understanding of the quality assurance and manufacturing excellence teams at Nestle USA.Whether you are joining the program as a sophomore, junior or senior, you will receive an exciting introduction to the world of Nestle USA and begin to understand the various departments working in collaboration to make our products. As you further your educational career, you will begin to experience a unique breadth of work assignments within your area of expertise.Your primary responsibilities:
As a Manufacturing Co-op, you will be learning and growing while delivering results for Nestle USA through key projects, systems, and people. Project assignments can provide the opportunity for the Co-Op to demonstrate initiative, work cross-functionally and gain knowledge and skills by recommending organizational actions that focus on cost savings or operational efficiencies. Each Co-Op will be expected to complete a value-added project within the program timeframe
Co-Ops will also be expected to:
i. Assist with food safety validations to comply with Model HACCP Requirements
ii. Complete PRP, OPRP, and CCP Audits
iii. Lead cost-savings projects resulting in at least $100K annual savings
iv. Lead problem-solving teams to eliminate defects resulting in Factory Losses
v. Create visual standards and training materials
Requirements
EducationIn 2025 we are intending to hire two Co-Ops from April-September, with one that has a background in Engineering and Automation to assist QA and ME in optimizing the new automation and processes that are coming to the factoryGPA of 3.0 and above preferredSkills & Knowledge
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis
* Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
* Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities
* Ability to deliver results on challenging assignmentsAdditional Requirements:
* Comfortable working with people in various capacities in a factory setting
* Able to work any shift, including second or third shift as required throughout program experiences
* Open to working in facilities where ambient conditions may be very cold, wet or warm
* Ability to start the program in April 2025

Additional Perks:
* Immersion into a dynamic and collaborative work culture with varied colleagues
* Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced leaders
* Work with an influential industry leader in consumer packaged goods (Fortune Magazine)
* Volunteer in community service opportunities with a variety of Nestle Share Valued Organizations (e.g. Boys & Girls Club of America & Nestle Adopt-A-School Program)
* Competitive compensation
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 Nestle. 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. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.The Nestle 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: 1-800-321-6467.

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