Machine Operator Nights

Job Description:

Position:
Night Machine Operator

Required

Shifts:

12 Hour Shifts;
Night Shift; 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM.

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

Shift Differential: $2.00

Join Mars Royal Canin as Our Next Machine Operator! – Fremont, NE

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English Language
• Basic computer skills – Preferably iPad
• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to adapt to changing environment – Resiliency
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience

• 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

• Provide leadership and coordination for full shift or multiple process areas, often without a production supervisor assigned. Responsible for understanding safe and efficient operations of all pet food manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure daily crewing needs and changes are addressed for optimized operation of area. This will require a high level of understanding of labor crewing requirements, Staffing Tools, good communication and planning.
• Ensure all process reports are completely correct, legibly and in a timely manner.
• Meet or exceed the plant productivity goal for the shift by identifying and directing operational needs that include staffing, inventories, etc.
• Monitor all activities on all production lines, immediately reporting downtime to Supervisor, Maintenance or Quality Assurance when downtime cannot be corrected by the operator.
• Facilitate good communication and planning with other leads and operators to ensure that changeovers are done timely and effectively, optimization of production lines, quality checks are being performed, schedules are achieved with little downtime, waste is reduced or managed effectively.
• Ensure ingredients, supplies and resources are available so that each line may run without delay to complete the shift schedule.
• Ability to assess situations early and accurately, to take effective and tactful action to correct and improve. (problem solving)
• Successfully resolve conflicts by listening, sharing information, focusing on situations not people, and by helping create a positive work climate and high performing team environment.
• Conduct on the job training and guidance for new associates that includes specific safety requirements, operation of equipment, quality systems and sanitation.
• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Supervisor.
• Operate equipment as needed
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Help with troubleshooting equipment issues and report any malfunctions

• Pay based on experience.
• Shift differential of $2.00
• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

• Medical, Vision & Dental – Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• Onsite gym

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.