Utility Operator (Brooks)

Mars•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare (Greenies) is looking for individuals to join their team as Utility Operators. This role is ideal for transitioning military service members and veterans, valuing their leadership, discipline, and technical skills. The company offers opportunities for meaningful work, collaboration with diverse teams, access to premier tools, technical training, and career pathing to support a successful civilian transition. The Utility Operator position focuses on general packaging, forklift operations, inventory tracking, administrative tasks, and supporting basic manufacturing production, with an emphasis on team coordination, physical logistics, and maintaining food safety and quality standards. No prior commercial manufacturing experience is required; military experience, technical aptitude, leadership, and a strong work ethic are highly valued.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Forklift or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) experience is required (military equipment licensing is fully transferrable).
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to direct and guide temporary associates.
Basic computer skills—experience with iPads or mobile inventory tracking applications is a plus.
Basic math and measuring skills; enjoys hands-on physical work and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, structured team environment; coachable with a positive attitude.
High degree of resilience and adaptability to changing production schedules or tasks.
Ability to safely lift up to 40 lbs.
Full mobility to climb stairs, ladders, and operate safely in confined or elevated manufacturing spaces.

Nice To Haves

Military experience
Technical aptitude
Leadership skills
Strong work ethic
Experience with iPads or mobile inventory tracking applications

Responsibilities

Move raw ingredients and work-in-progress products safely using forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual handling equipment.
Build, fill, weigh, and label pallets and totes to prepare them for packaging or storage.
Conduct inventory audits, cycle counts, and administrative documentation to ensure supply accuracy.
Provide informal leadership and direction to temporary associates throughout the daily production process.
Champion a strict Food Safety & Quality Culture in actions, words, and spirit.
Perform routine equipment sanitation and workspace organization to maintain a pristine, food-safe manufacturing environment.
Wear standard Mars-issued uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conduct basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance tasks (CILs: Clean, Inspect, Lubricate) on production machinery.