Forklift Operator: Nestle Purina

The Forklift Operator role at Nestle Purina is based in Davenport, Iowa, and pays $34.05 per hour with bonus eligibility. The position supports the plant's warehouse and production flow by moving finished pet food, loading trailers, and staging product for shipment. The schedule includes second, third, and weekend shifts, with overtime and off-shift work possible. The Davenport manufacturing role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of forklift experience.

Nestle Purina's Davenport facility has operated since 1927 and covers 806,000 square feet. More than 400 employees work at the plant, which produces brands including Dog Chow, Puppy Chow, Alpo, Beneful, Purina ONE, Cat Chow, Friskies, and Kit N Kaboodle. The facility performs quality and sanitation work throughout the production cycle, and associates handle products made for the U.S. pet food market.

Role:
Forklift Operator

Employer:

Nestle Purina

Location:

Davenport, IA 52802 Pay: $34.05 per hour, bonus eligible

Employment type:

Full-time

The operator uses forklifts with various attachments to load and unload trailers and move finished product to warehouse locations. The job also includes case picking, hand wrapping, labeling, and staging product with an RF scanner. These tasks connect warehouse movement with the production floor and shipping areas. Daily work includes sanitation and cleaning in a production environment. The position regularly lifts up to 55 pounds, so the work requires safe material handling and attention to equipment and product movement.

• Forklift operation with multiple attachments
• Trailer loading and unloading
• RF scanner use for product staging
• Product labeling, hand wrapping, and case picking
• Regular lifting up to 55 pounds

The role requires availability for second shift, third shift, and weekend work. Overtime and off-shift assignments can occur as production needs change. A clean and safe production environment is part of the operator's regular work.

The Davenport Plant Nestle Purina has operated the Davenport manufacturing facility since 1927. The site employs more than 400 people and makes pet food for a national U.S. market. The facility's product lines include Dog Chow, Puppy Chow, Alpo, Beneful, Purina ONE, Cat Chow, Friskies, and Kit N Kaboodle. The plant's stated manufacturing program includes quality checks, sanitation, renewable electricity, and zero waste goals.

The position does not provide visa sponsorship.

The Nestle Purina location page identifies Davenport as the nearest major market and Moline as the nearest secondary market. Candidates should have work history ready for forklift operation and production or warehouse duties before applying.

The $34.05 hourly rate is the stated starting compensation for this opening, with bonus eligibility listed separately. The available schedule requires flexibility because the plant operates across multiple shifts and may assign overtime.