Job Description:
Job: Extruder Operator
Shift: Days (6am – 6:30pm)
Location: Royal Canin, Fremont, NE
Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.
The Extruder Operator functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Extruder Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement.
Extruder Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate extrusion, drying, coating, cooling, product transfer, and cleaning equipment and systems
Operate production and processing systems in accordance with Mars Petcare Operating
Procedures; in a safe, productive, and efficient manner at all times.
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
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.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Standing on a concrete floor
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, earplugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, 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
Education Professional Qualifications
Be 18 years of age or older
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
Knowledge / Experience
3 years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
Knowledge of inventory control principles
Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift
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 because of such a request.
