Operator-Afternoons

Mars • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is seeking Operator 1 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. Mars values the attributes that current and former military can bring to the company. We welcome all to apply!

Requirements

• 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 surfaces.
• Computer / IPad literate with the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

• Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards.
• General understanding of Start Up, Operation, Shut Down, & Cleaning equipment.
• The 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 experience.
• Knowledge or Familiar with Nexus.
• Familiar with the MSDS database.
• Knowledge of Near Miss Reporting.
• Familiar with Adams Bradley Systems or other displays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in the primary area of the factory.
• 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 day

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401k match
• Up to three weeks of vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Sick Pay
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Annual bonus earning potential
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED