Night-Shift Extruder Operator: Drive Quality & Production

Mars; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking an Extruder Operator for the Royal Canin facility in Fremont, NE. This nights shift (6PM - 6:30AM) follows a 2-2-3 rotation. The role focuses on efficient production, equipment operation, and quality control within Mars Petcare standards.

Responsibilities include operating extrusion lines, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you train others and support site objectives. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline.
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion, drying, coating, cooling, product transfer, and cleaning equipment and systems.
• Operate production and processing systems in accordance with Mars Petcare Operating Procedures; in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.
• Perform Processing operational activity according to production and planning schedules and requirements.
• Perform required Quality Control checks and/or analysis on each production of processed and coated materials in accordance with Mars Petcare Quality Procedures.
• Maintain CCPs in the department and perform the CCP procedure according to SOPs.
• Perform periodic and routine inventories of raw materials in storage.
• Provide and perform routine maintenance and checks on equipment.
• Provide reporting and documentation of Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation activities.
• Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

MS Office

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mars is seeking an Extruder Operator for the Royal Canin facility in Fremont, NE. This nights shift (6PM - 6:30AM) follows a 2-2-3 rotation. The role focuses on efficient production, equipment operation, and quality control within Mars Petcare standards.

Responsibilities include operating extrusion lines, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you train others and support site objectives. Equal opportunity employer.