Packaging Operator- Days (6am - 6:30p)

Mars • TN

86d

About The Position

Packaging Operators operate and monitor all equipment as needed, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in order to maximize the quality, quantity and cost-effective manufacture of petfood. Packaging Operators support all Senior Operator, Operator, Material Handler, Quality/Manufacturing Support Techs, Servicers, and may backfill for Lead positions as business needs require. Cross-Training associates and completing training information in an accurate and timely manner is also required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Great attendance and time management skills.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to quickly respond.
• High speed or robotic packaging experience.
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).
• Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system.
• Forklift experience.
• Must be able to physically perform all job requirements of all functional positions listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Statistical Process Control.
• Forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in all areas of the factory.
• Operate all equipment as needed for the effective production of product.
• Communicate to different areas to prevent down time and quality issues.
• Make product changeovers on various pieces of equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment to assure proper operation.
• Monitor quality and food safety controls points and make corrective actions to the process if needed.
• Know and understand the site’s CCP’s and report any findings of deficiencies to site’s quality manager or designee.
• Cross-Train and fill in for all functional operations roles as required.
• Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases.
• Annual bonus payout.
• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short/Long Term disability.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees