Grinding Utility Operator - Nights
- Location
- USA-Tennessee-Lebanon
- Listed
- 10 days ago
About the role
Grinding Utility Operator
Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world's best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It's the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.
Grinding Utility Operators move product inside the site, load trailers for shipment, and complete shipment paperwork. Training will be provided.
- Location: Royal Canin
- 920 Arctic Drive
- Lebanon, TN 37090
Required Shift
- Nights- Night shift is 6pm-6:30 am- 4 days on, 4 days off.
- Must have the ability to work a 12-hour shift.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma / GED
- Forklift experience required
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; must be coachable
- Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to act with disciplined initiative
- Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
- Solid understanding of health and safety regulations
- Basic math and recording abilities
- Keen eye for detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- 1+ years' experience within manufacturing, technical and/or trade discipline
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Comfortable working with different business systems like SAP, ATMS and week plan
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
- Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
- Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
- Knowledge of inventory control principles
- Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software including MS Office and email
- Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system
- Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
- Ensuring that Raw materials are available for production lines on time
- Communicate potential shortages to relevant stakeholders
- Maintains close contact with Operations team to ensure that there are no delays in manufacture
- Raise relevant escalations that have an impact on safety, quality and efficiency
Total Rewards/Compensation
- Shift differential of $3.00/hour on nights
- Pay based on experience
- OT potential
- Annual bonus pay out
- Annual merit increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- Parental leave
- Shift swapping option is available after 6 months in role
What can you expect from Mars?
- The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
- To be respected and valued.
- The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
- The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Mars's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 30, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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