- Location: Jacksonville, IL
- Company: Nestlé
- Job Type: Full-time
- Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (preferred).
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Salary: $31.90 Per Hour (The hourly pay for this position is $31.90/hr, shift differiental $1.10/hr (nights), Nestle Quarterly Bonus Structure)
- Vacancies: 1
- Posted: May 26, 2026
Job Overview
General labour performs a variety of routine tasks in support of production. The primary functions of this position include material/product handling and providing production and quality assurance support. This position works collaboratively to achieve Nestlé business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, and environmental protection.
At Nestlé USA, everyone is working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee Mate, in 97% of U.S. households, the company has a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in consumers’ lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organisation, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. The supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Working hours for this role are
- Shift #1; 12AM – 8AM
- Shift #2; 8AM – 4PM
- Shift #3; 4PM – 12AM
- Shift #4; 12 hours shifts (A, B, C and D) – this shift works every other weekend
- *Must be able to work any shift as you will be placed on one, you cannot choose*
- Overtime as needed
Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | General labourer |
| Employer | Nestle |
| Location | Jacksonville, IL |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Vacancies | 1 Position |
| Experience Required | Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (preferred). |
| Education | High school diploma or GED |
| Gender | Any |
Key Responsibilities
As a general labourer you will be doing the following:
- Carry out various material and product handling activities; operate powered industrial trucks to move totes, material, and product as directed; hand-package finished product into cases as needed; stack cases on pallets; hang powder storage bags; chip hardened powder from storage totes; transfer animal feed from storage totes to bags; transfer bad powder to dumpsters.
- Compact and bale cardboard for recycling.
- Provide production support as authorised, relieve breaks in packaging areas, and assist with production equipment operation if qualified and as required.
- Support quality assurance activities, weigh ingredients for flavor blending, perform re-work activities (re-label containers, place missing codes on product packaging, secure loose product container caps, etc.)
- Read, understand and comply with Nestlé Quality Monitoring Schemes (QMS).
- Continually monitor work area for hazardous or unsafe conditions; report safety hazards and issues to immediate supervisor or facility safety personnel.
- Contribute continuous improvement ideas and suggestions to improve operational efficiency, safety and quality.
- Participate in company environmental continuous improvement initiatives by seeking out and employing increased resource efficiency opportunities; promote and participate in waste conservation/management efforts (pollution prevention and recycling.)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Skills and Requirements
Candidates should have:
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork skills.
- Time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Powered industrial truck skills
Benefits offered by Nestlé
Nestle is offering the following in return for your time and services:
- Please note that 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.
- Nestlé 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 at About Us | Nestlé Careers
- The Nestlé companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. (nestlejobs.com)
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by submitting their updated CV/resume along with relevant experience details. Include a cover letter outlining why you’re the best fit for the role.
- Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, the company welcomes you to inform them confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in recruitment experience. Contact 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.