[Job: Shipping Operator

Shift: Days (2,2,3 Shift - 6:00 AM-6:30 PM)

Location: Royal Canin (Freemont, NE)

Royal Canin is seeking Shipping Operator to join our exciting pet food business at a Freemont, NE manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows 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: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The Shipping Operator functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities.  This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.  Shipping Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement.  Shipping Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.  This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner at all times
• Perform periodic and routine inventories of raw materials in storage
• Provide and perform routine maintenance checks on equipment
• Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures
• Provide functional communication with other staff members as necessary to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity and safety
• Loading trucks, live loads and staged loads
• Ability to operate Fork lift – (Expert Level)
• Direct ship responsibility including proper disposition of hold product, food safety hold product and released product
• WMS, BOL responsibility / accountability
• Support Warehouse Area Lead with all activities associated with shipping department

• Standing on a concrete floor
• Sitting, getting up and down off of a forklift often
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
• Vision correctable to 20/20

What are we looking for?

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

• Forklift certified
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of inventory computer systems WMS
• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Military & Veteran Skills Crosswalk

Transferable Military Occupational Specialties by Branch

U.S. Army

88M (Motor Transport Operator): Expert-level vehicle operation, cargo loading/unloading, transport safety, and logistics documentation.

92A (Automated Logistical Specialist): Experience with computerized warehouse systems (equivalent to WMS), inventory tracking, and stock control.

92Y (Unit Supply Specialist): Inventory management, material accountability, shipping and receiving administration (equivalent to BOL management).

88H (Cargo Specialist): Rigorous training in material handling equipment (MHE), forklift operations, loading/unloading of pallets, and cargo safety.

U.S. Navy & U.S. Coast Guard

LS (Logistics Specialist): Inventory reconciliation, warehouse operations, database management, and shipment auditing.

BM (Boatswain’s Mate): Cargo handling, deck safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and team leadership.

EO (Equipment Operator – Seabees): Expert operation of heavy material-handling equipment, forklift safety, and daily vehicle inspections.

U.S. Air Force

2S0X1 (Materiel Management): Inventory accounting, database integrity, warehouse processing, and shipping coordination.

2T1X1 (Ground Transportation): Safe operation of utility vehicles, load stability, cargo distribution, and transport safety compliance.

2T2X1 (Air Transportation): Fleet loading, weight and balance calculations, cargo loading checklists, and heavy material handling.

U.S. Marine Corps

3531 (Motor Vehicle Operator): Safe operation of tactical vehicles, cargo distribution, preventive maintenance checks, and load securement.

3043 (Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist): Shipping/receiving paperwork, inventory auditing, database operations, and logistics planning.

3051 (Warehouse Clerk): Warehouse layout, safe operation of forklifts, palletizing, loading, and inventory controls.

How Your Skills Match Our Requirements

• MHE & Forklift Safety: Military forklift and material-handling equipment operation aligns directly with our expert-level forklift requirements.

• Logistics & Inventory Control: Experience managing unit supply, cargo manifests, and inventory tracking maps directly to our WMS and BOL responsibilities.

• Attention to Detail & SOPs: Adhering to load plans, shipping regulations, and technical safety guidelines mirrors our focus on food safety, GMPs, and shipping accuracy.

• Operational Adaptability: Experience working 12-hour shifts, outdoor elements, and industrial environments fits perfectly with our 2–2–3 day-shift schedule.

• Don’t see your specific MOS/AFSC/Rating listed? If you have a background in logistics, supply chain, material handling, or warehouse management in the military, we want to hear from you!

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse 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.
• Interested candidates must meet all qualifications to be considered for this position.

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, 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 its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.