Join Royal Canin as a Machine Operator in North Sioux City, SD, working the night shift from Monday through Thursday, 5:30 pm to 6 am. This full-time role offers a $3/hr shift differential, robust benefits, and annual bonus earning potential in a purpose-driven pet food manufacturing environment.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required.
1+ years of manufacturing experience required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Computer and iPad literacy for data entry and documentation.
Ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces and communicate effectively in English.
Skills & Responsibilities
Production processes & GMP: Maintain safety standards, load production materials, and comply with food safety and regulatory standards during manufacturing.
Equipment operation & troubleshooting: Assist with start-up, operation, shutdown, cleaning, and troubleshooting of primary equipment.
Data documentation: Record quality attributes and production data using computers or iPads and database collection systems.
Potential transition routes: People from general warehouse or assembly roles may bring transferable material handling and safety skills, alongside meeting basic manufacturing experience requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Job Description
Job: Machine Operator
Shift: Nights; Monday - Thursday 5:30pm - 6am
Shift Differential: $3/hr shift diff.
Location: Royal Canin (North Sioux City, SD)
Royal Canin is seeking a Filler Operator to join our exciting pet food business located in North Sioux City, ND. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.
As part of our overall total compensation package, Royal Canin offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.
Responsibilities:
The ability to maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in the primary area of the factory.
The ability to load production materials into the primary piece of equipment, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in pet food manufacturing.
Assist product changeovers on a primary piece of equipment.
Effectively communicate with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.
Assist in operating equipment for breaks and lunches or as needed.
Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.
Document quality attributes and provides production data for shift reports on a computer or IPad.
This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.
Able to lift and use 150-200, 40 pound bags of ingredients per day
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:
Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards.
General understanding of Start Up, Operation, Shut Down, & Cleaning equipment
The ability to assist and troubleshoot equipment.
The ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system using a computer or IPad.
Food Manufacturing experience
Knowledge or Familiar with Nexus
Familiar with the MSDS database
Knowledge of Near Miss Reporting
Familiar with Adams Bradley Systems or other displays
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
1+ years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to quickly respond.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
Ability to stand for long periods of time on hard surfaces
Computer / IPad literate with the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.
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.
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.
