Production Utility Operator

Job: Production Utility Operator

Shift: Nights 6:00pm - 6:30am (223 Rotation)

Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)

The primary purpose of this role is to provide multi-functional support crucial for maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards throughout the facility. The position is responsible for a wide range of operational duties to ensure the facility runs safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities include assisting with processing and production tasks, machine set-up, equipment maintenance, and sanitation. A significant focus is on sanitation, housekeeping, and quality control, requiring strict adherence to Royal Canin's food safety programs, quality procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices. The role also involves documenting all production, quality, and sanitation activities.

Education & Professional 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

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

• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist all manufacturing department operations in processing tasks, machine set-up tasks, sanitation, and quality control.

• Assist warehouse and distribution department operations in warehousing tasks, inventory maintenance, sanitation, and quality control.

• Assist maintenance operations in equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks.

• Operate production and processing systems in accordance with Royal Canin Operating Procedures in a safe, productive, and efficient manner at all times.

• Perform Processing operational activity according to production and planning schedules and requirements

• When assisting manufacturing and warehouse department operations, perform required Quality Control checks and/or analysis on each production of processed and coated materials in accordance to Royal Canin Quality Procedures.

• Provide reporting and documentation of Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation activities in accordance with Royal Canin Operating Procedures

• Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed.

• Provide functional communications with other staff members as necessary to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity and safety.

• Perform all duties in compliance with Royal Canin Quality Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Adhere to all Royal Canin safety requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.