Machine Operator Days
Royal Canin, Fremont, NE, United States
Job: Machine Operator
Shift: Days 6:00AM-6:30PM; 223 Rotating Shift
Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)
This role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. It will operate or change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Production Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement, and must train or perform tasks for other associates as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team building skills are required.
Key Responsibilities
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, optimize production lines, perform quality checks, achieve schedules with little downtime, and reduce or manage waste effectively.
Ensure ingredients, supplies and resources are available so that each line may run without delay to complete the shift schedule.
Assess situations early and accurately, taking effective and tactful action to correct and improve. (Problem solving)
Resolve conflicts by listening, sharing information, focusing on situations not people, and 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.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
Operate equipment as needed.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Help troubleshoot equipment issues and report any malfunctions.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Stand on a concrete floor.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
Bend, stoop, twist, turn, stand for extended periods, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 55 lbs.
Adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals.
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
Be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
Understand and effectively communicate in English.
Knowledge / Experience
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
At least 1 year 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.
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Shift: Days 6:00AM-6:30PM; 223 Rotating Shift
Location: Royal Canin (Fremont, NE)
This role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. It will operate or change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Production Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement, and must train or perform tasks for other associates as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team building skills are required.
Key Responsibilities
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, optimize production lines, perform quality checks, achieve schedules with little downtime, and reduce or manage waste effectively.
Ensure ingredients, supplies and resources are available so that each line may run without delay to complete the shift schedule.
Assess situations early and accurately, taking effective and tactful action to correct and improve. (Problem solving)
Resolve conflicts by listening, sharing information, focusing on situations not people, and 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.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
Operate equipment as needed.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Help troubleshoot equipment issues and report any malfunctions.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Stand on a concrete floor.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
Bend, stoop, twist, turn, stand for extended periods, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 55 lbs.
Adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals.
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
Be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
Understand and effectively communicate in English.
Knowledge / Experience
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
At least 1 year 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.
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