Job Description:
Production Operator Kings Lynn, NorfolkShifts - 12 hours, combination of days and nights (4 on,5 off,3 on,1 off,3 on,5 off) excluding Friday and Saturday nightsPermanent Competitive salary, shift allowance and performance related company bonusMars have been a global company, and family-owned business for over a century. For generations, you and your family — including the four-legged members — have loved our brands, products and services. Some of our most loved products include Ben’s Original™,Dolmio®, M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, ORBIT®, SKITTLES®, PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®
We now have several Production Operator opportunities to join the Mars Food team at our Kings Lynn site. The Operator will operate machinery within a specified area; to optimise efficiency, product quality, safety and maintain a professional, clean manufacturing environment to work in.
Without, the hard work of our production team our product would never be able to reach the market, so the production operator role is crucial to the business!
What are we looking for?Experience in a factory environment as machine operator or FLT driver or similar, desirable
Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Able to accurately update data via computerised systems
Good quality and safety awareness
Excellent attention to detail with focus on continuous improvement initiatives
Positive, can-do attitude
What will be your key responsibilities?The efficient operation of plant and machinery on their line in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective shift handovers are carried out.
Regular quality checks to ensure we are producing first class products.
Identification and resolution of basic faults in processes or machines in your area
Accurate recording of data
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.
About MarsMars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, 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 our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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.