Filler Operator

Operator 2 – FillerMars Petcare is seeking Operator 2 - Filler to join our exciting pet food business at a Fort Smith, AR manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.Responsibilities:The ability to maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in the primary area of the factory.The ability to load production materials into the primary piece of equipment, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in pet food manufacturing.Assist product changeovers on a primary piece of equipment.Effectively communicate with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.Assist in operating equipment for breaks and lunches or as needed.Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.Document quality attributes and provides production data for shift reports on a computer or IPad.This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.Able to lift and use 150-200, 40 pound bags of ingredients per dayKey Functional Skills/Knowledge:Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards.General understanding of Start Up, Operation, Shut Down, & Cleaning equipmentThe ability to assist and troubleshoot equipment.The ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system using a computer or IPad.Food Manufacturing experienceKnowledge or Familiar with NexusFamiliar with the MSDS databaseKnowledge of Near Miss ReportingFamiliar with Adams Bradley Systems or other displaysMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent.1+ years of manufacturing experience.Ability to lift 50 pounds.Ability to quickly respond.Ability to stand for long periods of time on hard surfacesComputer / IPad literate with the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.What can you expect from Mars?Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're 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.A Call to VeteransMars values the leadership, technical skills, and commitment to excellence that military veterans bring to our team. Your experience in mechanics, electronics, and operational discipline is highly transferable to this role. We strongly encourage you to apply.About Mars, IncorporatedMars is a family-owned business with over 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.