Shift Hours: 4 PM - 12:30 AM Monday-Friday

Hourly Rate: $17.50 + $1.00 shift bonus

The Packaging Associate position is a key position in the production and shipping of high quality, safe pet food.
 
This role performs many duties on the Packaging Line and within the warehouse as directed by the Packaging Line Lead or the Shift Manager.  They are responsible for the manual Packaging and Palletizing of product, applying shipping labels and stretch wrap while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

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

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Principle accountabilities:

  1.    Rotate through the various functions on the Packaging Line during the Shift.
  a.    Manual Bag Hanging and Filling
  b.    Gusset folding
  c.    Manual Palletizing
  d.    Stretch wrapping and shipping label application
   
  1.    Inspect packaging quality to ensure the packaging meets Mars expectations.
  2.    Inspect product while filling the bag to ensure the quality meets Mars Standards.
  3.    Ensure the date code is accurate and being applied.
  4.    Hand palletize as per the Customer’s Specifications and expectations.
  5.    Ensure that filled bags that are rejected for metal are maintained in the proper area until inspected and the reject is noted on the appropriate paperwork.
  6.    Remove damaged bags from pallets and repair as necessary.
  7.    Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  8.    Know and practice all Safety and GMP requirements in assigned work areas.
  9.    Perform Packaging Line Changeovers.
  10.    Plant start up and shut down procedures.
  11.    Adhere to all plant policies and adapt to changes as assigned.
  12.    All others duties as assigned.

Here at Mars we have an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking employment to come and join our factory team as a Packaging Operator

The Packaging Operator will be a multi-skilled packing associate who is responsible for achieving maximum efficiency of our packing lines whilst ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are maintained. The packaging operator will also play a pivotal role in identifying and delivering continuous improvement projects within the packaging hall.

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.