As a Machine Operator, you’ll discover how our Five Principles - particularly Quality and Efficiency - make our factories as strong as possible. You’ll play a big part in getting our brands to our consumers, using your great attention to detail to make sure all our operations are up to standard. Working closely with other Associates in the factory, you’ll help them understand key priorities and be part of our incredible Supply Chain team.

What are we looking for?

• A can-do attitude and good knowledge of manufacturing, operating and safety guidelines
• A person who genuinely loves working in a team and can take initiative
• Someone who loves being active in their job - sitting at a desk all day isn’t for you
• Safety focused mindset for yourself and others

What will be your key responsibilities?

• 1.      To perform quality checks - how it smells and looks, the packaging, codes, seal burst strength.

  2.      To ensure that various packaging supplies are available for immediate usage.

  3.      When testing, to make cutoffs, hand stack cases, pull product samples for use in the library, cutting and for analytical testing.

  4.      Assure that the product is correctly sealed according to specifications.

  5.      Assure that all product specifications and Best Practices are met.

  6.      Assure the quality of the packaging.

  7.      Participate in testing/start-up issues related to projects

  8.      Assure that the sanitation levels for the  area are properly maintained.

  9.      Troubleshoot equipment to assure its proper operation.  Enter planned/unplanned work orders into the MIS systems.

  10.  Perform assigned preventative maintenance on all equipment every other week.

  11.  Investigate and implement ways to minimize waste in the area.

  12.  Participate with the team to utilize a formal process of reviewing line performance, share action plans and make resource requests to improve line performance.

  13.  Help insure that new associates in the area receive proper skills and safety training.

  14.  Able to complete all tasks in the area abiding by Mars Safety Practices.

  15.  Able to complete all tasks in the area as assigned by manager abiding by the Quality Practices and Mars Safety Practices.

  16.  Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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

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

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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 Mars:
Mars 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®, 5â„¢, 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 Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. 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.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.