Universal Production Worker

Universal Production Worker

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Location:

Companion Animal – Highland, Illinois – 145 Matter Drive.

Compensation: $19.25/hour + $1.50/hour shift premium.

Hours:

Monday–Thursday (4pm–2am), must be available to work OT on Fridays. Training shifts may be scheduled Monday–Friday during day shifts.

Own your career as a Universal Production Worker at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

You will support and execute critical operational activities as a Skilled Operator to achieve production targets at our Companion Animal Highland location. You will be responsible for discharging, loading, transporting, and labeling materials while operating specialized machinery. Your daily tasks include performing routine operational processes, executing small maintenance tasks on production equipment, and accurately logging data into the appropriate systems. Beyond technical operations, you will signal any process deviations and ensure your work area remains clean and safe in strict compliance with quality, safety, and environmental guidelines.

You will help drive operational excellence while contributing to our broader purpose of “Feeding the Future.”

We are looking for a dedicated team player with a high school diploma and previous manufacturing experience who is ready to “Own It” by taking personal accountability for operational excellence. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize tasks while executing semi‑routine work, such as operating machinery, performing small maintenance tasks, and accurately logging production data.

Beyond technical skills like a valid driver’s license and proficiency to handle specialized tools, we seek someone who translates our purpose into action by maintaining high standards for safety and quality. You should be a proactive problem‑solver who signals process deviations and promotes awareness of unsafe situations, ensuring that your individual contributions turn our collective ambition into progress.

• Manufacturing
  
  Experience:
  
  Background in a manufacturing environment, high school diploma, foundational understanding of production settings.
• Operational Proficiency:
  Ability to operate specialized equipment and machinery, including discharging, loading, transporting, and cleaning materials. A driver’s license is required. Previous forklift experience is an asset.
• Maintenance and Technical Documentation:
  Skills to periodically inspect equipment, execute small maintenance tasks, and accurately log data into production systems.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
  Strictly follow mandatory work instructions and comply with all safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Accountability and Teamwork:
  Exceptional interpersonal skills and commitment to “Own It” through personal accountability, urgency, and focus on the team’s success.

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint.

• Competitive health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Annual bonus

We can offer you a career with real meaning and purpose. If you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your development, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity…