Production Assistant

Royal Canin USA Inc; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Learning and development (Mars Uni)

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated is seeking a Production Assistant to work within a shift team and take ownership of assigned machines and processes. You will perform start-up, monitoring, maintenance, basic changeovers, inspections, and operate ancillary equipment and computer programs.

The role emphasizes teamwork and reliability, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and timely handovers. A high school diploma and fluent English are required; FMCG/factory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent English verbal and written skills.
• Experience in FMCG / factory operations preferred; mechanical training or fault-finding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Part of a shift team of up to 15 associates contribute to achievement of targets.
• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
• Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover
• Repair mechanical breakdowns using trained knowledge and experience.

Skills

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Working as a member of a shift team, the primary role of a Production Assistant is to demonstrate ownership and responsibility for a set of machines, pieces of equipment and/ or processes within their working area. This includes carrying out the routine operational tasks required to achieve area targets e.g. starting-up, shutting-down, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out basic changeovers, minor repairs, routine checks and inspections, and the use of basic ancillary equipment and computer programs.

What are we looking for?

• Highschool diploma or eqvuivalent.
• Fluent English verbal and written skills.
• Experience in the FMCG / Factory Operations industry preferred.
• Mechanical training or experience in fault-finding preferred.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Part of a shift team of up to 15 associates contribute to achievement of targets.
• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
• Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover
• Repair mechanical breakdowns using trained knowledge and experience.

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.
• A strong focus on 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.