Position: Receiving Operator
Reporting To: Manufacturing Support Manager
Location: Columbia, SC

Purpose of Role

• The Receiving Operator safely and efficiently receives tests, analyzes and processes raw ingredients. This process supports the manufacturing of high quality pet food that meets or exceeds all specifications set by Mars Pet Care US in the amount and schedule required by business needs.

Principal Accountabilities

• Sampling of all incoming raw materials

• Collect routine ingredient samples

• Visually inspect incoming commodities and take appropriate action on issues such as infestation, pests, mold, or any other quality issue.

• Quality testing (including analytical testing) of all incoming raw materials

• Foss Analyzer and lab equipment operation

• Know and understand all CCP’s, and report any findings of deficiencies to Site Quality Manager

• Responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.

• Accurately perform Mycotoxin, Vomitoxin, and FFA tests, and communicate results to Quality Manager

• Receiving and Quality systems database interfacing

• Informing QS of all out of specification raw materials

• Ensure adherence to all site food safety and security practices (CCP’s , seals, load tags, locked caps, etc.)

• Actively address food safety and quality concerns.

• Unloading of all incoming raw materials (dries, liquids, meats, minors)

• Load used pallets on trailers as needed.

• Major bin strategy coordination

• Railcar unloading strategy/Operate Track-mobile

• Clean receiving magnets

• Dump all receiving totes

• IS regrind tote dumping

• Hardstock grinding – strategize with batching operator

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity/Wet and dry receiving area sanitation

• Other duties as assigned

• Must be willing to cover overtime for area.

​Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in site “Continuous Improvement” groups as appropriate.

• Train other area associates in operation of all areas and systems, including safety, quality and strategy

• Submit work orders as required.

• Associate is responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.

• Other similar duties as assigned.

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Good math, reading, writing skills and ability to set bin strategies.

• Good communication skills

• Ability to learn how to operate Q.S. Analytical Test equipment.

• High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving.

• Excellent housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's.

• Good knowledge of personal computers esp. use of Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Ability and willingness to develop demonstrate self-directed workgroup leadership and contribute to efficiency, quality and cost optimization with minimal supervision and a positive attitude.

• Ability to lift 55 lbs.

• Ability to work rotating shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high and /or confined spaces and have full mobility with ability to climb ladders and stairs and do repetitive bending and twisting.

• Ability to work around pressurized steam in a safe manner.

• Hearing and speaking ability both person and on the phone. Ability to recognize colors and good depth perception.

• Forklift certified or the ability to certify

Desired Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years experience (manufacturing environment preferred).

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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