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Mars•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is hiring an Operator 2 for its Nutro business at a manufacturing plant in Kansas City, Missouri. The Operator 2 is a system expert in an assigned area and is expected to work effectively across multiple areas. The role supports safe and efficient production of quality products in required quantities, operational conformance, and continuous improvement. It requires familiarity with manufacturing changeovers, flexibility to operate other facility equipment as needed, strong communication and teamwork skills, and punctuality. The operator runs equipment to convert and package finished products for shipment, troubleshoots production issues, performs quality and food-safety checks, and maintains good manufacturing practices in the work area. The position also involves basic preventive maintenance, sanitation, inventory management, and informal leadership of temporary associates. The position is listed as a night shift role. Physical duties include accessing relevant work areas and performing routine activities, with some pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently without supervision and within a team setting.
Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.
Knowledge of general safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of local, federal, and industry regulations related to food safety, including GMP and HACCP; food quality, including product and process; Q&FS testing practices and procedures; and QMP policies.
Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and sight to access job-relevant areas and perform routine activities.
Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of pet food and/or food manufacturing experience.
Military training or experience in listed or related technical, equipment operation, maintenance, logistics, or supply specialties may map to the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment to complete the conversion process and package finished products for shipment to customers.
Troubleshoot and resolve production problems as needed.
Load packaged material, clear jams, reset faults, conduct changeovers and quality checks, report issues, and maintain area GMPs.
Complete assigned basic preventive maintenance work, including CILs.
Ensure conformance with quality and food-safety procedures.
Wear required PPE and immediately report safety hazards.
Communicate accurate and timely information using computer technology.
Work independently with a positive attitude and demonstrate reliability, conscientiousness, punctuality, and a good work ethic.
Conduct sanitation activities as required.
Conduct and manage inventory throughout the production process.
Provide informal leadership to temporary associates throughout the production process.

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
11 paid holidays per year
Sick pay
Maternity and parental leave
Annual bonus earning potential
Ancillary benefits
Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University
Company bonus