Mars Petcare-posted 8 months ago
$21 - $30/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Reno, NV
Food Manufacturing

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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
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