Meat Prep Operator - Nights

Royal Canin • North Sioux City, South Dakota, United States • 5d ago

Job: Meat Prep Operator

Shift: Nights

Location: Royal Canin (North Sioux City, SD)

Royal Canin is seeking a Meat Prep Operator to join our exciting pet food business at a North Sioux City manufacturing plant. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

Understand and apply the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for safe operation.

Identify and locate all electrical disconnects and emergency stops in the area.

Demonstrate proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for equipment safety.

Respond to emergencies by knowing the locations of fire pull stations, extinguishers, and emergency exits.

Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Maintenance

Inspect equipment for damage or wear and report issues promptly.

Follow the Problem and Time-Based Escalation processes.

Understand and apply the importance of the Continuous Improvement Loop (CIL) process.

Operation

Read and interpret production schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Utilize tools such as TPI and iTrack for tracking and managing inventory.

Identify ingredients and ensure they are approved for use.

Control and track inventory using First In, First Out (FIFO) methods.

Maintain accurate measurements of ingredients and complete weekly inventory checks.

Sanitation

Follow additional PPE requirements during sanitation processes.

Demonstrate and explain weekly sanitation procedures to maintain cleanliness and safety.

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 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.

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