Shag Driver

Mars • North Sioux City, SD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Royal Canin is seeking a Shag Driver for its pet food manufacturing plant in North Sioux City, South Dakota. The role operates equipment and forklifts, supports production activities, troubleshoots equipment, completes shift documentation and quality checks, and follows food safety and workplace safety standards. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Forklift assignments require certification and frequent mounting and dismounting. Candidates must have a Class A CDL or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Associates are expected to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, a bump cap, safety shoes, and a uniform. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods on hard surfaces.

Royal Canin is part of Mars, whose associates are guided by the Five Principles. The company describes its work as purpose-driven and offers learning and development support, including access to Mars University, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Class A CDL, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond quickly.
• Ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces.
• Computer and iPad literacy, including the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment: safety glasses, bump cap, safety shoes, and uniform.
• Forklift assignments require certification and frequent mounting and dismounting.
• Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety and regulatory standards.
• General understanding of equipment startup, operation, shutdown, and cleaning.
• Ability to assist with equipment troubleshooting.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned activities and job tasks.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Take corrective actions to solve problems down to the root cause.
• Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting of malfunctions.
• Complete shift support documentation accurately and with quality.
• Operate a forklift.
• Operate a computer and use standard desktop systems.
• Assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system on a computer or iPad.
• Understand inventory control principles.
• Maintain knowledge of plant products and goals.
• Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions.
• Maintain general knowledge of Mars and the systems used by the business.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and 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.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED