To apply please visit: https://careers.mars.com/global/en/job/R44293/Extruder-Apprentice-12-hour-Night-Shift

Royal Canin is looking for an Extruder Apprentice to join our exciting pet food business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Rolla, Mo. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail is what makes it possible for 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 which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.This role exists as a bridge in-between the packaging and process areas. Associates in this role will learn how to operate the extruders and provide support to packaging in the event of a call-in.

What are we looking for?
Existing qualification as a packaging operator. Preference for qualification on all packaging lines.
Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
Knowledge of inventory control principles
Standing for 12 hours
Ability to work 8/12 hour rotating shifts
Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
Full range of motion, correctable eyesight, correctable hearing
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals.

Knowledge/Experience

High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
Comfortable with training and leading others

What will be your key responsibilities?
Be able to efficiently operate all positions within the packaging area
Learn how to run both extruders and achieve full qualification as an extruder operator
Act as a backup for the Packaging and Extrusion Operators
Responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site leadership.
Keep assigned area clean and sanitary
Assist other Operators as needed
Keep production records as required
Observe and follow all safety practices and standards
Know and understand site's CCPs and OPRPs and report any findings of deficiencies to shift manager
Be an active participant in MSE activities
Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays when required
Troubleshoot problems with assigned equipment, find and fix defects and actively work to make the line more efficient

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®, 5™, 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 Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™.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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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