Extruder Operator ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus!)

Mars Incorporated • Mattoon, IL

98d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Mars we have an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking employment to come and join our factory team as a Packaging Operator. The Extruder Operator will be a multi-skilled packing associate who is responsible for achieving maximum efficiency of our packing lines whilst ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are maintained. The extruder operator will also play a pivotal role in identifying and delivering continuous improvement projects within the packaging hall.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedule.
• Minimum of three years manufacturing experience.
• Good math, reading and writing skills.
• Knowledge of computers and equipment HMI's.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner with a positive attitude.
• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures.
• Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC.
• Effective problem solving, communication skills, and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and set up of all extruding equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements.
• Must observe proper Lockout/Tagout and all safety procedures as required.
• Must be able to operate and control extruders, so that all food safety requirements are met.
• Proficient in completing all required food safety/quality checks and understand the consequences of out of compliance.
• Report or take appropriate action when food safety/quality checks do not meet set specifications.
• Monitor running efficiency of processing equipment including downtime, through-put and food safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule and execute to that plan.
• Clearly communicate any disruptions to production plan, quality failures or issues, equipment downtime and material deficiencies.
• Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment in processing area.
• Cross train and train others in functional area.
• Drive continuous improvement in their area using problem solving tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
• Positively impact the culture within the plant, demonstrating total ownership.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Shift Manager.

Benefits

• Company bonus.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in 401k plan.
• Paid time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED