Machine Operator - Nights
About The Position
Royal Canin is seeking a Machine Operator for its pet food business in North Sioux City, South Dakota. The role supports production equipment and helps manufacture pet food in accordance with company quality, safety, food safety, and regulatory standards. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a $3-per-hour shift differential. The operator loads production materials, assists with equipment changeovers and operation, communicates with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues, performs or assists with quality checks, and records production and quality information using a computer or iPad. The role requires following lockout/tagout and confined-space procedures when working in the primary factory area. It also involves lifting and using ingredient bags and standing for extended periods on hard surfaces. Royal Canin describes its work as focused on the unique needs of cats and dogs and on delivering precise, effective nutrition. The company offers learning and development support, including access to Mars University, and an industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to respond quickly.
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English.
- Ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces.
- Computer or iPad literacy, including the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.
- Knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other food safety and regulatory standards.
- General understanding of equipment startup, operation, shutdown, and cleaning.
- Ability to assist with equipment troubleshooting.
- Ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system on a computer or iPad.
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with the MSDS database.
- Knowledge of near-miss reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or familiarity with Nexus.
- Familiarity with Adams Bradley systems or other displays.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safety standards by using lockout/tagout (LOTO) and confined-space entry procedures when working in the primary factory area.
- Load production materials into the primary equipment while meeting corporate quality and safety standards for pet food manufacturing.
- Assist with product changeovers on primary equipment.
- Communicate effectively with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.
- Assist in operating equipment during breaks and lunches or as needed.
- Comply with Mars Petcare quality and food safety practices, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and other food safety and regulatory standards.
- Document quality attributes and provide production data for shift reports using a computer or iPad.
- Support quality and food safety, which are responsibilities of all site associates.
- Lift and use 150–200 ingredient bags weighing 40 pounds each per day.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Up to three weeks of vacation, with eligibility based on hire date
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Sick pay
- Maternity and parental leave
- Annual bonus earning potential
- Company bonus
- Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University
- $3-per-hour night shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
