Micro Sanitation Technician (Topete)

Job Description:

Job: Micro Sanitation Technician 

Shift: Days

Location: Mars Petcare (Aurora, Nebraska)

Mar Petcare is looking for a Micro Sanitation Tech to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Aurora, NE.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

Purpose of this Role/Summary

• Responsibility for maintaining a clean and sanitary production facility.
• This role specializes in sanitation and pest control for the entire site to provide a clean, safe and orderly environment that exemplifies a world class manufacturing facility.

Principle Accountabilities

• Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's.
• Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area.
• Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude.
• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area.
• Understands production schedules as they relate to shutdowns.
• Detailed cleaning of large areas and workspaces.
• Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment.
• The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping Projects
• The ability to work in enclosed spaces.
• The desire to work as an interactive team in a large plant setting.
• When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation.
• Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.
• Educate others on sanitation principles.

• Receive micro training and understand the hazards of cross contamination.
• Develop a detailed knowledge of the process flow of the plant.
• Understand traffic, air flow and color code system.
• Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.
• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by manager.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of working at elevated heights
• Must be able to lift 50 llbs repetitively.
• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Standing on a concrete floor
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written/verbal communication (English)
• Computer Skills
• Very Good interpersonal skills, with ability to influence, motivate and work in a team environment. 
• Self-motivated
• Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety.
• Excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety

About Mars, Incorporated 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.