Receiving Operator - 3rd Shift

Mars Petcare • Reno, NV

280d • $21 - $30

About The Position

The primary role of the Receiving Operator safely and efficiently tests, analyzes, and processes raw ingredients. This process supports the manufacturing of high-quality pet food that meets or exceeds all specifications set by Mars Pet Care US in the amount and schedule required by business needs.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Basic knowledge of personal computers
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• Good basic math, reading and writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision and a positive attitude
• High Level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Forklift experience
• Push Pull Lift experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Good problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures
• Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule, and execute to that plan
• Ability to communicate to managers and team members any production, quality/food safety or other business critical information vital to operations and customer service

Responsibilities

• Sampling of all incoming raw materials
• Collect routine ingredient samples
• Visually inspect incoming commodities and take appropriate action on issues such as infestation, pests, mold, or any other quality issue.
• Quality testing (including analytical testing) of all incoming raw materials
• Foss Analyzer and lab equipment operation
• Know and understand all CCP's, and report any findings of deficiencies to Site Quality Manager
• Responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.
• Accurately perform Mycotoxin, Vomitoxin, and FFA tests, and communicate results to Quality Manager
• Receiving and Quality systems database interfacing
• Informing QS of all out of specification raw materials
• Ensure adherence to all site food safety and security practices (CCP's, seals, load tags, locked caps, etc.)
• Actively address food safety and quality concerns.
• Unloading of all incoming raw materials (dries, liquids, meats, minors)
• Load used pallets on trailers as needed.
• Major bin strategy coordination
• Railcar unloading strategy/Operate Track mobile
• Clean receiving magnets
• Dump all receiving totes
• IS regrind tote dumping
• Hard stock grinding - strategize with batching operator
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity/Wet and dry receiving area sanitation
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED