Forklift Operator - 2nd shift and 3rd shift - $2,500 Sign on Bonus
Lewisburg, Ohio
Behind every bag of our product is a team of skilled engineers and manufacturing experts dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. Whether you're optimizing production lines, designing innovative solutions, or maintaining cutting-edge technology, your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of pets around the world. Make your mark on a team where innovation, precision, and passion come together every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Forklift Operator - 2nd shift and 3rd shift - $2,500 Sign on Bonus at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
I take immense pride in leading a team that is passionate about making a difference for pets. Every day, we focus on precision, innovation, and maintaining the highest quality standards. What truly sets Royal Canin apart is the commitment to development—whether it’s advancing our processes, adopting cutting-edge technology, or helping associates grow in their careers. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that our work not only drives success but also creates meaningful opportunities for everyone on the team.
JR Smith North Sioux City Site Director, Global Value Chain Operations

We are currently hiring for 2nd shift. New hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus.
The purpose of this role is to provide shipping and transfer support to the Production Team.
This role is also intended to ensure our product is staged Production use, audited, handled, stored, and shipped and readily tracked efficiently while meeting our high quality standards and maintaining targeted customer service levels.
What are we looking for?
Highschool graduate and relevant logistics/transportation experience.
Basic knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems.
Forklift certified.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
Adhere to all Mars Inc/Royal Canin Safety & QFS requirements.
Service the Packaging Line.
Wrap Pallets of Finished Product with Stretch-Wrap Material
Stack empty bags for Packaging Line as necessary.
Stack broken down cardboard boxes into case erector for Packaging Line as necessary
Lead safety & quality in warehouse and shipping operations.
Stage Finished Product in Warehouse and or trailer
Prepare Trailer for Loading
Load Trailers with Finished Product
Unload Production Supplies (Raw material, Packaging, pallets) from Trailers
Escalate and Report all issues to Shipping Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, Shift Manager and or Flow Manager.
Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy and control (cycle counts).
Verify all required documentation including quality, production, and sanitation records.
Ensure all Flow housekeeping tasks are performed and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) is executed. Perform a changeover and walkthrough (MSE CPs) with the oncoming and off-going team to discuss shipping area status and to ensure cleanliness and safety.
Drive for 5S Step-Change in shipping/warehouse
Oversee and Maintain Forklift Charging/equalization schedule/Rack inspection
Make sure that all Forklift Pre-Checks are Done and Completed
Perform miscellaneous tasks the Supervisor or Warehouse Coordinator directs.
Assist in other production areas, as requested.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 140,000 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.
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