Machine Operator - Day Shift

Mars•North Sioux City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Canin is seeking a Machine Operator for its pet food manufacturing operation in North Sioux City, South Dakota. The role supports production by loading materials into primary equipment, assisting with changeovers, operating equipment as needed, and helping maintain quality, food safety, and safety standards. The position works a Monday–Thursday day shift from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes a $3-per-hour shift differential. The posting also describes the role as a Filler Operator.

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.
Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety and regulatory standards.
General understanding of equipment start-up, operation, shutdown, and cleaning.
Ability to assist with troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system on a computer or iPad.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of or familiarity with Nexus.
Familiarity with the MSDS database.
Knowledge of Near Miss Reporting.
Familiarity with Adams Bradley systems or other displays.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety standards by following LOTO and confined-space-entry procedures when working in the primary factory area.
Load production materials into primary equipment in accordance with 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 with operating equipment during breaks and lunches or as needed.
Follow Mars Petcare quality and food safety practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other food safety and regulatory standards.
Document quality attributes and provide production data for shift reports using a computer or iPad.
Contribute to quality and food safety as a site associate.
Lift and use 150–200 40-pound bags of ingredients per day.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
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