Machine Operator Days

Mars Incorporated; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Sick Pay

Maternity & Parental Leave

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated, at the Royal Canin facility in North Sioux City, SD, is seeking a Machine Operator (Filler) to join our pet nutrition team. You will load materials, support changeovers, and help maintain safety and quality across shifts, with a focus on accurate data entry and teamwork.

The role requires physical stamina, English communication, and the ability to stand for long periods. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and a competitive bonus potential as part of our

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Load production materials into the primary equipment and meet quality and safety standards.
• Assist product changeovers on a primary piece of equipment.
• Communicate with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.
• Operate equipment for breaks or lunches as needed.
• Comply with Food Safety and quality practices and document results.
• Able to lift and handle 40 pound bags (150–200 bags per day).

Skills

Production processes

GMPs & Food Safety

Troubleshooting equipment

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nexus

Adams Bradley Systems

MSDS database

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Job: Machine Operator

Shift: Days; Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 6pm

Location: Royal Canin (North Sioux City, SD)

Royal Canin is seeking a Filler Operator to join our exciting pet food business located in North Sioux City, ND. 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.

Responsibilities:

• The ability to maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in the primary area of the factory.
• The ability to load production materials into the primary piece of equipment, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in pet food manufacturing.
• Assist product changeovers on a primary piece of equipment.
• Effectively communicate with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.
• Assist in operating equipment for breaks and lunches or as needed.
• Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.
• Document quality attributes and provides production data for shift reports on a computer or IPad.
• This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.
• Able to lift and use 150-200, 40 pound bags of ingredients per day

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards.
• General understanding of Start Up, Operation, Shut Down, & Cleaning equipment
• The ability to assist and troubleshoot equipment.
• The ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system using a computer or IPad.
• Food Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge or Familiar with Nexus
• Familiar with the MSDS database
• Knowledge of Near Miss Reporting
• Familiar with Adams Bradley Systems or other displays

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to quickly respond.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• 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 we're 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.