Mixing Operator - Pitman Nights ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Royal Canin USA Inc; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Royal Canin USA Inc. is seeking a skilled manufacturing operator for a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off schedule with 6:00 pm - 6:30 am shifts in Illinois.

The role emphasizes operating all equipment while upholding quality, safety, and performance standards. Preferred candidates hold an associate degree or higher in an engineering/manufacturing field and have 2+ years in food-related manufacturing with automated processes, PLC/HMI, and TPM/lean experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or higher in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in a TPM environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in the assigned work area meeting quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
• Follow proper escalation protocol.
• Fill out HACCP and military sheets correctly.
• Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• Keep manufacturing area clean and organized per 5S standards.
• Perform cleanouts and changeovers per work instructions and checklists.
• Participate in TPM teams.

Skills

Analytical Capability

Lean Principles

Operations Management

Process Execution and Monitoring

Quality Assurance and Control

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate's degree or higher in engineering or manufacturing-related discipline

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description:

Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off 6:00 pm - 6:30 am

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

High School diploma, or equivalent.

Preferred:

• - Associate's degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline.
• - Two (2) or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.
• - Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements:

• - Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping, and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs)
• - Frequent clean-out of extruders, cooling tunnels, and conveyor systems using scraping tools
• - Frequent lifting/carrying of materials
• - Frequent standing
• - Frequent use of moving skids using a pallet jack or forklift
• - Frequent walking
• - Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
• - Frequent stooping and bending

What will be your key responsibilities?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary function of the incumbent is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring all quality, safety, and performance standards are being met.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• - Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
• - Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.
• - Be responsible for filling out all HACCP and military sheets correctly
• - Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• - Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.
• - Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).
• - Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT

• - Incumbent will have the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol.
• - Incumbent is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and making recommendations to their team lead.

What can you expect from Mars?

• - Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

Skills:

Analytical Capability, Analytical Capability, Asset Management, Business Process Application, Commercial Awareness, Continual Improvement Process, Customer-Focused, Environment Management, Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Financial Essentials, Food Safety and Sanitation (Inactive), Lean Principles, Logistics Management, Make Principles, Material Handling and Management, Operations Management, Planning, Process Execution and Monitoring, Production Planning and Scheduling, Project Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality at Mars, Quality Control and Re-Manufacturing, Record Keeping and Performance Analysis, Regulatory Compliance {+ 2 more}

Competencies:

Communicates Effectively, Directs Work, Drives Engagement, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Interpersonal Savvy, Manages Complexity, Plans and Aligns

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93

Disclaimer: Mars is an equal opportunity employer and 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 as a result of such a request.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93