Processing Operator

The Processing Operator is responsible for operating automated and/or manual manufacturing equipment used to produce sheeted gum following the established manufacturing procedures and prescribed formulas with exactness.

Job Accountabilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties including cleaning out blenders, extruders and hoppers, cleaning the conveyor belts as well as vacuuming excess ingredients around the processing equipment.

• Maintain physical inventories of ingredients by completing SAP transaction

• Prepare small ingredients for mixing gum 

• Move loaded or empty barrels of trim and ingredients weigh and dump ingredients, operate blenders and other processing equipment.

• Frequently stage bulk ingredients and ensure the proper functions of the delivery system.

• Complete frequent observation of work-in-process and the completion of required recording, such as Quality Control Point sheets.

• Competent in SAP and frequently complete transactions to transfer base and flavor ingredients to the proper storage location.

Independently operate processing machines and produce a quality gum product in a team-based environment.

• This position will be required to cross train in various positions in the processing department 

Skills Required
 
•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment 
•    Basic math skills required to calculate ingredients
•    Forklift operation
•    Participate as a team player in accomplishing all company goals and objectives
•    Mixing or related experience preferred    .
 

Physical requirements:

•    Frequent handling loaves of gum (60 lbs.)
•    Frequent lifting/carrying of containers (40lbs.)
•    Frequent handling of flavor barrels (100-200 lbs.)
•    Frequent handling/ rolling of flavor drums (400 lbs.)
•    Frequent bending/kneeling/crouching/twisting
•    Frequent standing

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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