Production Operator

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®.

The role 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. Production Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Production 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.

 Key Responsibilities:

- Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area

 - Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner

- Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level

 - Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting

- Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance

 - Maintains accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance - Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter

- Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc

- Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties

 - Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories.

 

Qualifications:

 External Physical/Environmental Requirements:

- Standing on a concrete floor

- 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 50 lbs

 - Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

 

Minimum Qualifications:

- 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

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

- 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines

- 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline

 - Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email

- Knowledge of inventory control principles

 

Company-paid relocation is not available for this position.

Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

 

As a privately-held, family-owned company, Mars Petcare North America offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, a retirement plan, a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled career advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits.

 

 If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where the pace is fast, the environment is built around the importance of open communication, and where employees are called "associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you.

 

Visit www.mars.com to learn more about our company and for information about all of our current openings. Please, no agencies.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.