Shift
The shift for this position is a rotating 12-hour shift that rotates between days and nights every other week.

Role of Position

• This role is an assistant position in the packaging area at KKS requiring the knowledge and skills to accurately and safely blend the finished kibble into high quality finished product in proper packaging mix and according to schedule.
• The role supports operations in performing maintenance and mechanically troubleshoots system equipment.
• The goal of this role is to provide our customers with the proper product at the proper destination, in a timely and cost effective manner.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for supporting the operation of any combination of the following unit operations. Operations include operating all system components, performing all quality checks, maintaining conformance reports and system logs, troubleshooting all aspects of each system, maintaining area in a clean, orderly manner.
  • Big Bag Line operation: operates a big bag line from bunkers through stretch wrappers to schedule, do changeovers and troubleshoot lines.
  • Small Bag Line operation: operates a small bag line from bunkers through stretch wrappers to schedule, do changeovers and troubleshoot lines.
  • Regrind Shuttle: shuttle and dump regrind generated by packaging
  • Packaging WIP Coordination: provides packaging materials to lines as needed. Stage materials for shift, return unused materials to storage after run is complete.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity
• Improve operations through individual and group problem solving and provide assistance in solving problems on the floor and in meetings
• Responsible for communicating and elevating any quality or food safety concerns to site management
• Support a high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude
• Assist with preventative maintenance and downtime maintenance of area equipment and help make incremental improvements
• Help train other area associates as needed in all aspects of operations such as line operation, palletizers, MIS Systems, SQC, PC’s and repair of equipment
• Troubleshoot packaging system to optimize performance and take corrective action to ensure product quality while minimizing unnecessary downtime
• Assist maintenance and engineering to improve and upgrade current systems and equipment and provide input on new projects
• Rotate shifts with assigned team according to rotation schedule to cover scheduled production on 7 days per week and 24 hours per day schedule

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in problem solving groups as appropriate
• Help train other area associates in operation of lines
• Assist warehouse/shipping functions as needed and available
• Participate in site safety program and actively look for ways to improve site and area safety
• Other similar duties as assigned

Key Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Mechanical aptitude
• Housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMPs
• Knowledge of personal computers
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift in a safe manner
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts under conditions such as heat, cold, high and/or confined spaces and able to climb ladders and stairs
• Heating and speaking ability both in person and on the phone
• Ability to recognize colors
• Interpersonal skills to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Depth perception

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or military experience
• Basic math, reading and writing skills  

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.​​​​​​​

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