Night Shift Extruder Operator - Impactful Production Pro

Mars Petcare; Fremont (NE); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Petcare's Royal Canin facility in Fremont, NE is seeking an Extruder Operator for the nights shift. You will operate extrusion equipment, monitor processes, and ensure quality and on-time production.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, with the ability to train others as needed. You must adhere to safety, sanitation, and Mars Quality procedures while maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Must be willing and able to work varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion, drying, coating, cooling, product transfer, and cleaning equipment.
• 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 in accordance with Mars Petcare Operating Procedures.
• Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed.
• Provide functional communications with other staff members as necessary to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Mars Petcare Quality Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Adhere to all Mars Petcare safety requirements.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures in accordance with Mars Petcare's Food Safety and Sanitation Program.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
• All associates are responsible for the safety, quality, and food safety in their work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

MS Office & email

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

Education

High school diploma / GED / equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

Mars Petcare's Royal Canin facility in Fremont, NE is seeking an Extruder Operator for the nights shift. You will operate extrusion equipment, monitor processes, and ensure quality and on-time production.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, with the ability to train others as needed. You must adhere to safety, sanitation, and Mars Quality procedures while maintaining a clean work environment.