Operator-Days

Mars • Fort Smith, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is seeking an Operator 1 to join their manufacturing plant in Fort Smith, AR. This role focuses on pet food manufacturing, emphasizing precise nutrition for cats and dogs. The company offers a competitive benefits package and values the contributions of military personnel.

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.
• Load production materials into the primary piece of equipment, meeting corporate quality and safety standards.
• Assist with 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, 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 provides production data for shift reports on a computer or iPad.
• 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