Operator ( Nights)

Mars•Kansas City, KS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Position: Operator Required Shifts: 12 Hour- Night Shift; 6pm – 6:30am. Shift Schedules: 4 on 4 off continuously Mars Petcare (Greenies) is looking to hire an Operator at our climate-controlled Kansas City, MO location! Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the tools, training and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow today. An Operator is a system expert in their assigned area and is highly functional in multiple areas. Operator must work safely at all times. They will ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and drive continuous improvement. Operator are responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They need to be familiar with the manufacturing change-over process. Operator must be flexible and have the ability to operate other equipment in the facility as needed. This job requires strong communication, Interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives. Punctuality is a must.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills – Preferably iPad
Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment
Ability to adapt to changing environment – Resiliency
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience
Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Standing for extended time periods & mobility to climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

Operating equipment to complete the conversion process and package the finished product prior to shipping to our customers.
Conducting problem-solving and troubleshooting as necessary.
Loading packaged material, clearing jams, resetting faults, conducting change-overs, quality checks, reporting issues, and maintaining area GMP’s.
Completing basic preventative maintenance work as assigned (CIL’s)
Ensuring quality & food safety procedural conformance
Wearing required PPE and reporting any safety hazards immediately
The ability to communicate accurate and timely information using computer technology.
Ability to work in a self-directed manner with a positive attitude.
Must be reliable, conscientious, punctual, and have 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