Machine Operator Days

Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity.  The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands.  To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds.  Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career.  Being a Mars associate is more than a job.  It’s an opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Royal Canin offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities.  This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.  Production Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement.  Production Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.  This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for full shift or multiple process areas, often without a production supervisor assigned.  Responsible for understanding safe and efficient operations of all pet food manufacturing equipment.

• Ensure daily crewing needs and changes are addressed for optimized operation of area.  This will require a high level of understanding of labor crewing requirements, Staffing Tools, good communication and planning.

• Ensure all process reports are completely correct, legibly and in a timely manner.

• Meet or exceed the plant productivity goal for the shift by identifying and directing operational needs that include staffing, inventories, etc.

• Monitor all activities on all production lines, immediately reporting downtime to Supervisor, Maintenance or Quality Assurance when downtime cannot be corrected by the operator.

• Facilitate good communication and planning with other leads and operators to ensure that changeovers are done timely and effectively, optimization of production lines, quality checks are being performed, schedules are achieved with little downtime, waste is reduced or managed effectively.

• Ensure ingredients, supplies and resources are available so that each line may run without delay to complete the shift schedule.

• Ability to assess situations early and accurately, to take effective and tactful action to correct and improve. (problem solving)

• Successfully resolve conflicts by listening, sharing information, focusing on situations not people, and by helping create a positive work climate and high performing team environment.

• Conduct on the job training and guidance for new associates that includes specific safety requirements, operation of equipment, quality systems and sanitation.

• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Supervisor.

• Operate equipment as needed

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

• Help with troubleshooting equipment issues and report any malfunctions

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Standing on a concrete floor

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55lbs

• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

• Vision correctable to 20/20

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Knowledge / Experience

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines

• At least 1 year of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline

• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email

• Knowledge of inventory control principles

• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.