Job Description:

Packaging Operator

Packaging Operators operate and monitor all equipment as needed, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in order to maximize the quality, quantity and cost-effective manufacture of petfood.  Packaging Operators support all Senior Operator, Operator, Material Handler, Quality/Manufacturing Support Techs, Servicers, and may backfill for Lead positions as business needs require.  Cross-Training associates and completing training information in an accurate and timely manner is also required.

 

Schedule:

 

Days- 12-hour fixed shift

6:00 am to 6:30 pm

4 days on, 4 days off

Principal Accountabilities:

To maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in all areas of the factory.

To operate all equipment as needed for the effective production of product.

Communicate to different areas to prevent down time and quality issues

Make product changeovers on various pieces of equipment

Be able to assist in troubleshooting equipment to assure proper operation

This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.

This position monitors quality and food safety controls points and makes corrective actions to the process if needed.

Know and understand the site’s CCP’s and report any findings of deficiencies to site’s quality manager or designee.

Cross-Train

Fill in for all functional operations roles as required

May backfill for Lead role

Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.

Responsible for documentation completion and quality in roles filled

Mission Critical Competencies:

Must be able to learn how to operate the various pieces of equipment

Must be able to perform all the necessary quality checks on any given piece of equipment

Must know the product “Hold” criteria of all applicable areas

Must understand the mechanics of how all the equipment operates in the area in order to troubleshoot various pieces of equipment

Must be able to identify measures and indicators of equipment performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to production goals.

Must have excellent communication skills.

Must be able to train associates to all Quality, Safety, and Manufacturing specifications

Key Supporting Competencies:

Peer Relationships

Approachability

Listening

Planning

Critical Functional Competencies:

Brings Our Culture to Life

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of how each piece of equipment in the area operates

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control

An excellent understanding of how each piece of equipment effects the equipment located before and after the production process

The ability to quickly change role functions as they move from one piece of equipment to another during the workday/week

The ability to operate, troubleshoot various pieces of equipment

The ability to evaluate and complete quality checks and document results using data base collection system

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control

Completion of Better Processing School is required (although not a pre-requisite for the role) – company will provide training as needed

Food Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Great attendance and time management skills

2+ years of manufacturing experience.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to quickly respond.

High speed or robotic packaging experience

Mechanical troubleshooting ability

Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)

Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system

Forklift experience

Must be able to physically perform all job requirements of all functional positions listed above

Preferred Qualifications:

Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Statistical Process Control

Forklift certified

Total Rewards/Compensation:

Annual merit increasesAnnual bonus payoutMedical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!Up to 6% 401K matchPaid Time OffTuition reimbursementShort/Long Term disabilityParental leaveShort/Long Term disabilityParental leave

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.

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 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.