Grinding Utility Operator -Days

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental - Starts day

401K match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Grinding Utility Operator to move raw ingredients, load/unload trailers and prep ingredients for mixing across multiple site positions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, teamwork, and 1+ year manufacturing experience. Familiarity with SAP/ATMS/week plan is preferred and shift is 12 hours (6am–6:30pm), 4 days on/4 days off with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Teamwork and coachability essential in a manufacturing setting.
• 1+ year manufacturing/technical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP, ATMS and week plan systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Move raw ingredients within the site and load/unload trailers.
• Ensure materials are available for production lines on time.
• Collaborate with Operations to avoid production delays and escalate safety/quality issues.

Skills

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Coachability

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

ATMS

Week plan

Job description

Job Description:

Grinding Utility Operator

The scope of theGrinding Utility Operatoris to move raw ingredients inside the site, load/unload trailers, and prepare ingredients for mixing. The Grinding Utility Operator will work several positions throughout the site with the intent of preparing ingredients for mixing.

Location:

Royal Canin

920 Arctic Drive

Lebanon, TN 37090

Required Shift- Days

• 12-hour shift
• 6am to 6:30 pm
• 4 days on, 4 days off

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma / GED
• Forklift experience required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; must be coachable
• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to act with disciplined initiative
• Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 1+ years’ experience within manufacturing, technical and/or trade discipline
• Comfortable working with different business systems like SAP, ATMS and week plan.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-55 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequenthandling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Ensuring that Raw materials are available for production lines on time and communicate potential shortages to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain close contact with Operations team to ensure that there are no delays in manufacture
• Raise relevant escalations that have an impact on safety, quality and efficiency

TotalRewards/Compensation:

• Shift differential of $3.00/hour for night shift
• Pay based on experience
• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases
• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• Parental leave
• Shift Swapping is available after 6 months

What can you expect from Mars?

• Theopportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• Anindustry competitive salary and benefits package.
• Tobe respected and valued.
• TheFive Principles at the center of every decision we make.
• Theopportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all 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 because of such a request.