Operator 1 / Operator 2

About the position

The role involves loading production materials into the primary piece of equipment while adhering to corporate quality and safety standards in the manufacture of pet food. The position requires maintaining safety standards, assisting in product changeovers, and ensuring effective communication with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues. The job also includes documenting quality attributes and providing production data for shift reports, with a strong emphasis on quality and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures.
• Load production materials into the primary piece of equipment.
• Assist in product changeovers on primary piece of equipment.
• Communicate with team to prevent downtime and quality issues.
• Assist in the operation of 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.
• Document quality attributes and provide production data for shift reports.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to quickly respond.
• Computer literate with the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.

Nice-to-haves

• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Forklift certified.