Production Technician – Night Shift

Job : Utility Operator

Shift : Nights

Location : Royal Canin (Freemont, NE)

Royal Canin is seeking a Grinding Utility to join our exciting pet food business at a Freemont, NE manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

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.

Role

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.  Utility Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement.  Utility 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

• Operate receiving, mixing, grinding, material handling, food preparation and cleaning equipment and systems
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner at all times
• Perform Food Preparation activity according to production and planning schedules and requirements
• Perform required QC checks and / or analysis on each delivery and production of materials for processing
• Receive and unload raw materials and supplies from delivery equipment
• Provide and perform material receiving and storage data entry and reporting as required
• Perform periodic and routine inventories of raw materials in storage
• Provide and perform routine maintenance checks on equipment
• Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures
• Provide functional communication with other staff members as necessary to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity and safety

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What can you expect from Mars?

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 worlds best-loved brands : M&Ms, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, UNCLE BENS, 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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