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BASIC PURPOSE 

Operators are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. Operators must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Team Building skills to support site objectives.

Functions include but are not limited to: perform changeovers as needed, perform period deep cleanings, maintain supplies for your designated work area, properly fill out all paperwork and perform all cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S). This is all to be performed while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Primary function of the incumbent is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring all quality, safety and performance standards are being met.

The incumbent will be responsible for:
 
- Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.

- Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.

- Be responsible for filling out all HACCP and military sheets correctly

- Encourage and support a safe working environment.

- Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.

- Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).

-  Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT

Incumbent will have the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol.

Incumbent is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and making recommendations to their team lead.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

Minimum:  Grade 12 or High School diploma, or equivalent.

Preferred:  Associates degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing related discipline.

Related Experience/Requirements:

Minimum: N/A

Preferred: Two (2) or more years of experience in a food related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Minimum: Medium: math, communications, computer, and problem solving skills.

Preferred: Strong: math, communication, computer, and problem solving skills.
                 Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements:

- Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs)
- Frequent clean out of extruders, cooling tunnel and conveyor systems using scraping tools
- Frequent lifting/carrying of materials
- Frequent standing
- Frequent use of moving of skids using a pallet jack or forklift
- Frequent walking
- Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Frequent stooping and bending

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.