Packaging Operator - Nights
- Location
- USA-Tennessee-Lebanon · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 13 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food manufacturing environment
- Experience operating high speed packing machines
- Ability to multi-task
Also useful
- Mechanical background
About the role
Here at Mars, we have an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking employment to come and join our Royal Canin factory team as a Packaging Operator.
Address: 920 Arctic Drive
Lebanon, TN 37090
The Packaging Operator will be a multi-skilled packing associate who is responsible for achieving maximum efficiency of our packing lines whilst ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are maintained. The Packaging Operator will also play a pivotal role in identifying and delivering continuous improvement projects within the packaging hall.
Shift: This role will be a night shift position.
- All positions work 12-hour schedules.
- 4 days on and 4 days off- set schedule.
- Night Shift: 6:00 pm to 6:30 am
What are we looking for?
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in food manufacturing environment and operating high speed packing machines.
- Mechanical background desirable, but not essential
- Ability to multi-task
What will be your key responsibilities?
The Packaging Operator is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of automated packing machines.
Key duties include
- Machine Setup and Maintenance: Setting up automated packing machines, loading packing materials, making machine adjustments, and ensuring proper sanitation.
- Troubleshooting and Repairs: Clearing machine jams, reworking defective packaging, troubleshooting machine faults, and maintaining glue and ink supplies.
- Quality Assurance: Performing and documenting quality checks throughout the packaging process. Ensures compliance with all Quality, Food Safety, and Legislative standards.
- Safety Practices: Following safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, to safely conduct equipment operations and routine maintenance.
- Equipment Management: Completing Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) tasks according to daily, weekly, and monthly schedules to maintain equipment functionality and cleanliness.
- This role demands attention to detail, adherence to safety and quality standards, and the ability to manage equipment autonomously.
- The position holder is trained to perform other jobs consistent with the skill level and physical demands of this position.
Total Rewards/Compensation
- Shift differential of $3.00/hour for nights.
- Pay based on experience
- OT potential
- Annual bonus payout
- Annual merit increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- Shift Swap Option is available after 6 months.
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 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 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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