Receiving Operator

Job Description : Job Description

Job : Receiving Operator

Shift : Afternoons 4pm - 12 : 30am (Monday-Friday)

Location : Royal Canin (Fremont NE)

Royal Canin is seeking Receiving Operator to join our exciting pet food business at a Fremont 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.

Perform reception operations including quality control analytic operations and physical offloading operations (including departmental sanitation tasks).

Responsibilities :

Quality tests of all incoming raw materials as specified in reception procedure

Sampling raw materials from bulk trucks big bags and totes

Perform various laboratory analysis on raw materials according to control plan

Perform receiving document procedures (delivery documentations) and sign delivery documents including if necessary quality / quantity objections

Inform Q&FS Manager of quality deviations according to product standards and production procedures

Accept or decline reception of goods according to reception procedures

Collaborate with raw material supply coordinator on inbound receiving scheduling priority

Offload raw materials from trucks (bulks -liquids seed meals big bags bags) (including adding of chemicals like insecticide or antioxidant as required by quality specifications)

Accurately maintain WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Immediately report any stock discrepancies

Day to day use of forklifts and shag truck to offload and store raw materials in warehouse

Laboratory instrument calibrations verifications and record keeping

Perform area-related equipment first level maintenance

Perform inventory of raw ingredients in bins silos and racks (cyclical and period end inventories)

Detect and report raw material quality problems

Advise raw material supply coordinator of late or missing raw material deliveries

Customer service with inbound delivery companies

Prepare samples and documentation for external labs

Preparation of finished products to ensure quality control (micro sampling)

Accurate submission of products to offsite / external laboratory

Working knowledge of food safety

Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMPs

Prioritize work daily by identifying pressing issues through communication with each operator knowing shift production plans and awareness of area

Promote high quality team environment through effective team work and self-management with a positive attitude

Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area

Understands production schedules as they relate to shut downs

Detailed cleaning of large areas and work spaces

Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment

Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment

The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation Pest Control and Housekeeping projects.

The ability to work in enclosed spaces

The desire to work as an interactive team in a plant setting

When assigned to a specific operation area complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner

Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to lock out / tag out procedures. Complete required documentation

Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals

Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Manager

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

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

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to plan work on a daily basis work independently and be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual

Ability to work with a team and effectively interact with other departments

Knowledge / Experience

Prefer candidate with 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

Prefer candidate with knowledge of inventory control principles

Preferred science background or previous laboratory experience

Ability to operate a forklift scissor lift or other equipment

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or equivalent.

1 years of manufacturing experience.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to quickly respond.

Ability to stand for long periods of time on hard surfaces

Computer / iPad literate with the ability to enter record maintain and retrieve data.

What can you expect from Mars

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

Join a purpose driven company where were 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.

Interested candidates must meet all qualifications to be considered for this position.

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 100000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Key Skills

Endpoint Security,Customer Service,Finance Control,Inventory Management,Adobe

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1