Grinding Utility Operator (Sibrian)

Location: Royal Canin manufacturing plant in Fremont, NE.

About the role

The Grinding Utility functions as a member of an area team directly responsible for the efficient production of quality pet food products in the required quantities. This role operates and changes over specified machinery in the assigned area, ensuring efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. Production Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills are required to support site objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for a full shift or multiple process areas, often without a production supervisor assigned.
• Understand safe and efficient operations of all pet food manufacturing equipment.
• Address daily crewing needs and changes for optimized operation, requiring a high level of understanding of labor crewing requirements and staffing tools.
• Ensure all process reports are completed accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Meet or exceed plant productivity goals by identifying and directing operational needs such as staffing and inventories.
• Monitor all activities on production lines and report downtime to Supervisor, Maintenance, or Quality Assurance when it cannot be corrected by the operator.
• Facilitate communication and planning with other leads and operators to ensure timely changeovers, optimized production lines, quality checks, and minimal downtime.
• Ensure ingredients, supplies, and resources are available to run lines without delay to complete the shift schedule.
• Assess situations early and accurately to take effective and tactful action for problem-solving.
• Resolve conflicts by listening, sharing information, and fostering a positive work climate.
• Conduct on-the-job training and guidance for new associates, including safety requirements, equipment operation, quality systems, and sanitation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Operate equipment as needed (e.g., during breaks or fill-in).

Requirements

• 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.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
• 1 year of work experience within manufacturing or a technical/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.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401k match.
• Up to three weeks of vacation (eligibility based on hire date).
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Sick pay.
• Maternity and parental leave.
• Annual bonus earning potential.
• Additional ancillary benefits.

Schedule

Days (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) on a 2-2-3 rotation.