Operator 2 (De Icaza)

Job Description:

Job Title: Operator 2

Shift: Night Shift

Location: Kansas City MO

Mar Petcare is looking for a Operator 2 to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City Mo.

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.

Operator 2 is a system expert in their assigned area and is highly functional in multiple areas. Operator 2s must always work safely. They will ensure efficiency operational conformance product quality and drive continuous improvement. Operator 2s are responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They need to be familiar with the manufacturing change-over process. Operator 2s must be flexible and have the ability to operate other equipment in the facility as needed. This job requires strong communication Interpersonal and team-building skills to support site objectives. Punctuality is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment to complete the conversion process and package the finished product prior to shipping to our customers.
• Conducting problem-solving and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Loading packaged material clearing jams resetting faults conducting change-overs quality checks reporting issues and maintaining area GMPs.
• Completing basic preventative maintenance work as assigned (CILs)
• Ensuring quality & food safety procedural conformance
• Wearing required PPE and reporting any safety hazards immediately
• The ability to communicate accurate and timely information using computer technology.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner with a positive attitude. Must be reliable conscientious punctual and have a good work ethic.
• Conduct sanitation activities as required
• Conduct and manage inventory throughout the production process
• Provide informal leadership to temporary associates throughout the production process

Key Technical Knowledge and Functional Skills:

• General safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local federal and industry regulations with regards to:
• Food Safety (GMP HACCP)
• Food Quality (Product and Process)
• Q&FS testing practices and procedures and QMP polices.

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
• Effective analytical troubleshooting and computer skills.

Preferred

• One year pet food and/or food manufacturing experience. Physical Requirements
• Sufficient mobility strength flexibility hearing and sight to access all job relevant areas and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results.
• Some pushing/pulling bending/stooping and lifting (up to 40 lbs.) necessary.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were 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 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 worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES UNCLE BENS 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 100000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

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