Operator 2 - Mixing (Baker)

Mars•Fort Smith, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is hiring an Operator 2 – Mixing for its pet food manufacturing plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role supports production by operating and assisting with primary equipment, loading production materials, supporting changeovers, and helping maintain product quality, food safety, and safe working practices. The position works with the production team and the Dries Room (Platform), and uses a computer or iPad to document quality attributes and production data.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to respond quickly.
Ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces.
Computer or iPad literacy, including the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.
Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other food safety and regulatory standards.
General understanding of equipment start-up, operation, shutdown, and cleaning.
Ability to assist with troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system on a computer or iPad.
Food manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of Near Miss Reporting.
Familiarity with metal detector operation.
Familiarity with HMIs (Platform).

Responsibilities

Maintain safety standards, including using LOTO and confined-space entry procedures when working in the primary factory area.
Follow procedures and work instructions.
Load production materials into primary equipment in accordance with corporate quality and safety standards for pet food manufacturing.
Assist with product changeovers on primary equipment.
Communicate effectively with the team to help prevent downtime and quality issues.
Operate equipment to cover 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 using a computer or iPad.
Support quality and food safety responsibilities shared by all site associates.
Communicate effectively with the Dries Room (Platform).

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) match
Up to three weeks of vacation, based on hire date
12 paid holidays per year
Sick pay
Maternity and parental leave
Annual bonus earning potential
Company bonus
Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University