Job Description:

What are we looking for?

• MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years experience (manufacturing environment preferred).
  • Good housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's.
  • Good basic math, reading and writing skills.
  • Good mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic knowledge of personal computers.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Ability and willingness to develop and manage self, demonstrate self directed workgroup leadership and contribute to efficiency, quality, and cost optimization with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to operate forklift in a safe manner.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold,  high and/or confined spaces and have full mobility with ability to climb ladders and stairs.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Performs all of the following duties on a rotational basis in the packaging area of the plant:

• Tub Line operation - run to schedule, do changeovers, troubleshoot lines.
• Maintain smooth operation of palletizer
• Blending system operation and monitoring
• Perform required quality checks and reporting.
• Monitor product flow to line
• Meet cut-off and tonnes requirements.
• Enter work orders into the Weever system as needed and support maintenance on calls.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.

Will actively address food safety and quality concerns.

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 team work and self management with a positive attitude.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CP0 handoff and other MSE related functions.
• Trains other area associates in operation of lines.
• Other similar duties as assigned.

• Must be able to cover vacations for other packaging associates in this role.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• 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.

 

 

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 20.35 - USD 27.98