Mixing Operator - Pitman Nights ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off 6:00 pm - 6:30 am

Functions include but are not limited to performing changeovers as needed, performing period deep cleanings, maintaining supplies for your designated work area, properly filling out all paperwork and performing all cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S). This is all to be performed while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.

What are we looking for?

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: 

• High School diploma, or equivalent.

Preferred: 

• Associate's degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.

• Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping, and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs)

• Frequent clean-out of extruders, cooling tunnels, and conveyor systems using scraping tools

• Frequent lifting/carrying of materials

• Frequent standing

• Frequent use of moving skids using a pallet jack or forklift

• Frequent walking

• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Frequent stooping and bending

What will be your key responsibilities?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The primary function of the incumbent is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring all quality, safety, and performance standards are being met.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.

• Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.

• Be responsible for filling out all HACCP and military sheets correctly

• Encourage and support a safe working environment.

• Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.

•  Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).

• Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT

• Incumbent will have the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol.

• Incumbent is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and making recommendations to their team lead.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.