Production Utility Operator - Days

Mars; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars in Fremont, NE, is seeking a Production Utility Operator to support processing, set-up, sanitation, and maintenance in a 12-hour day-shift environment.

The role emphasizes quality control, safety, documentation, and adherence to food safety procedures and GMPs. Familiarity with MS Office, English communication, and operating forklifts/scissor lifts is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist all manufacturing department operations in processing tasks, machine set-up tasks, sanitation, and quality control.
• Assist warehouse and distribution department operations in warehousing tasks, inventory maintenance, sanitation, and quality control.
• Assist maintenance operations in equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Operate production and processing systems in a safe, productive, and efficient manner at all times.
• Provide reporting and documentation of Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation activities.

Skills

English communication

MS Office

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

Job Description

Position: Production Utility Operator

Required Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts Day Shift; 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM.

Shift Schedules: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

The primary purpose of this role is to provide multi-functional support crucial for maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards throughout the facility. The position is responsible for a wide range of operational duties to ensure the facility runs safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities include assisting with processing and production tasks, machine set-up, equipment maintenance, and sanitation. A significant focus is on sanitation, housekeeping, and quality control, requiring strict adherence to Royal Canin's food safety programs, quality procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices. The role also involves documenting all production, quality, and sanitation activities.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• Be 18 years of age
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Standing on a concrete floor
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
• Vision correctable to 20/20

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Assist all manufacturing department operations in processing tasks, machine set-up tasks, sanitation, and quality control.
• Assist warehouse and distribution department operations in warehousing tasks, inventory maintenance, sanitation, and quality control.
• Assist maintenance operations in equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Operate production and processing systems in accordance with Royal Canin Operating Procedures in a safe, productive, and efficient manner at all times.
• Perform Processing operational activity according to production and planning schedules and requirements
• When assisting manufacturing and warehouse department operations, perform required Quality Control checks and/or analysis on each production of processed and coated materials in accordance to Royal Canin Quality Procedures.
• Provide reporting and documentation of Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation activities in accordance with Royal Canin 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 Royal Canin Quality Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Adhere to all Royal Canin safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.