Position Description:

Perform and report Food Prep operational activity in order to comply with safety, quality, and productivity targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Operate Food Prep systems in accordance with Royal Canin Operating Procedures in a safe, productive, and efficient manner at all times.

* Perform Food Prep operational activity according to production and planning schedules and requirements.

* Perform required Quality Control checks and analysis on each delivery of materials to be received in accordance to Royal Canin Quality Procedures.

* Perform periodic and routine inventories of raw materials in storage.

* Prepare delivery equipment for receiving of materials.

* Receive and unload raw materials and supplies from delivery equipment.

* Provide and perform material receiving and storage data entry and reporting as required.

* Provide and perform routine maintenance checks on equipment.

* Provide reporting and documentation of Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation activities in accordance with Royal canin 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 Royal Canin Quality Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

* Adhere to all Royal Canin safety requirements.

* Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures in accordance with Royal Canin's Food Safety and sanitation Program.

* Other duties assigned to you.

* Standing on concrete floor

* Wearing proper personal protective equipment.

* Bending, stooping, twisting, standing for extended periods of time periods, reaching, climbing stairs and lifting up to 55 pounds.

* Must be able to adapt to temperature and environment extremes such as hot and cold, dust, dirt and chemicals.

* Vision correctable to 20/20.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

* High School graduate or equivalent.

* 18 years of age or older.

* Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software including MS Office and email.

* Willing to work rotating shifts.

* Manufacturing experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

* High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving.

* Forklift capability

* Manufacturing experience

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.