ExtruderOper

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES :

 

·  Operate extrusion equipment in a safe manner that meets or exceeds production goals.
·    Make equipment adjustments when necessary
·    Change over extrusion equipment following all safety and sanitation procedures
·    Minimize scrap/waste during changeovers

 

·  Evaluate the in-process product by visually inspecting the pet food both at the extruder and the dryer to include proper cook, odor and product size.  Make adjustments as necessary to correct any issues related to the Quality of the product.  Visually inspect the in-process finished product at the cooling conveyor.  Ensure the product is going to the correct bin.

 

·  Record all process checks as required.

 

·  Collaborate with QA to ensure that issues during the shift are being addressed and that the product is meeting all target specifications.  Make adjustments as necessary and involve others (Processing Lead, Shift Manager, Operations Support Manager, etc.) as necessary.

 

·  Utilize the FMOS process to monitor downtime, document downtime by cause and escalate all safety, quality and operational upset conditions. 

 

·  Collaborate with Processing Lead, Packaging Lead and Mill Room Operator to maximize efficiencies, minimize downtime and maximize production capabilities. 

 

·  Ensure adherence to all lockout/tag out procedures.

 

·  Review extrusion requirements and specs for the run to include a review of the formula to ensure that proper coatings (wet and dry) are being applied.  Identify any inventory concerns and bring them to the attention of your Manager immediately.

 

·  Ensure that set-up parameters match the Process Sheets.

 

·  Perform Daily/Weekly sanitation of the extruder room area/floor as required.

 

·  Maintain clean work environment.

 

·  Proactively prepare for changeovers by having die plates and knives ready ahead of time.

 

·  Operate the Extrusion equipment at expected run rates and be able to calculate anticipated changeover or shutdown times.

 

·  Perform all start-up and shutdown activities.

 

·  Troubleshoot all problems.

 

·  Complete all training required.

 

·  Other duties as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

 

·  High School Diploma or equivalent required
·  Able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
·  Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals
·  Ability to solve simple math equations
·  Good communication skills
·  Ability to establish good peer relationships