Process Operator - Shipping

Mars•Elizabethtown, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Process Operator- Shipping is responsible for, but not limited to, unloading raw materials, packaging, loading tankers, entering information into SAP, and loading and unloading inbound and outbound loads. Attention to detail, ability to work on your own, and ability to work at heights while wearing fall protection device are required. SAP transactions proficiency is also necessary. Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing role
Experience operating a forklift
Basic analytical and mathematical skills
Proficient using laptops, iPads, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc.)
Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience in manufacturing
Food or beverage manufacturing experience
Maintenance knowledge or capabilities
Fork lift experience

Responsibilities

Ensure operational efficiency, conformance to standards, product quality and drive continuous improvement.
Responsible for the efficient production of quality products.
Train and assist other associates as needed, supporting Production Coordinators and the Maintenance team.
Conduct temperature checks, complete Critical Control Point (CCP) and Operational Prerequisite Program (OPRP) checks daily.
Responsible for loading and unloading all inbound and outbound materials received and ensuring all products are entered into SAP correctly.
Maintain accurate records of quality checks and keep detailed logbooks.
Responsible for entering truck weights from scale into material movement logbooks.
Responsible for filling in when there is an absence of other shipping operators.
Monitor and Unloading of Sugar, Corn syrup, Palm Oil, and Cocoa Butter.
Any ad hoc requests.
Filing all COA’s and bill of ladings for verification and audit purposes.
Ensure all waste in shipping department is disposed of in a timely manner.