Packaging Operator-6

Mars•Columbia, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. And to 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. This role is a core position in the packaging area that requires the knowledge and skills to accurately blend the finished kibble safely into high quality finished product in the proper packaging mix and according to schedule. This role performs preventative maintenance, mechanically troubleshoots system equipment, and is responsible to train other packaging associates.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education
Basic knowledge of personal computers through demonstrated competency in software including MS Office and email
Must be willing and able to work rotating schedules.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
High Level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving
Most recent Performance appraisal with a minimum of “Meets” expectations and not more than 1 year old.
No active disciplinary notices.
Acceptable attendance (less than 5 incidents and no discipline above an Initial Warning)

Nice To Haves

High school diploma and 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the total operation of any combination of the following unit operations.
Performing all quality checks, maintaining conformance reports and systems logs, troubleshooting all aspects of each system, maintaining area in a clean, orderly manner
Big Bag Line operation- operate a big bag line from bunkers through stretch wrapper to schedule, do changeovers, troubleshoot lines, understand complete operation of the GUI for operating blending systems for packaging lines.
Small Bag Line operation- operate a small bag line from bunkers through stretch wrappers to schedule, do changeovers, troubleshoot lines, understand complete operation of the GUI for operating blending systems for packaging lines
Packaging Flex - Provides packaging materials to lines as needed. Stage materials for shift. Return unused materials to storage after run is complete. Perform all JDA functions as required. Understand all families produced and identify each kibble for each family
Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
Improve operations through individual and group problem solving and provide leadership in solving problems on the floor and in meetings.
Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude.
Perform preventative maintenance and downtime maintenance of area equipment and help make incremental improvements.
Help train other area associates as needed in all aspects of operations such as line operation, palletizers, MIS systems, SQC, PC's, HAACP, CCP and repair of equipment.
Responsible for communicating and escalating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.
Participate in setting strategy for the packaging system to ensure meeting or exceeding production schedule in the most efficient manner possible.
Troubleshoot packaging system to optimize performance and take corrective action to ensure product quality while minimizing unnecessary downtime.
Assist maintenance and engineering to improve and upgrade current systems and equipment and provide input on new projects.
Assist Research and Development on new packaging systems and improving current ones.
Prepare and maintain SOP's and training modules.
Assist Warehouse/Shipping functions as needed and available.
Participate in site safety program and actively look for ways to improve site and area safety.
Other similar duties as assigned.