The Packaging Operator role: The Packaging Operator role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Packaging Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. Packaging Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team-building skills to support site objectives. Every associate at Mars has the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
• Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
• Maintains accurate records of QC checks, production numbers, or waste performance
• Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter
• Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, an inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality-related duties
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions, and production inventories.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Team player
• Action-oriented
• Problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous self-development

Qualifications:

• Primary qualifications for this job are:
• Most recent Performance appraisal with a minimum of “Meets” expectations and not more than 1 year old.
• No active disciplinary notices.
• Acceptable attendance (less than 5 incidents and no discipline above an Initial Warning).
• Physical/Environmental Requirements:
• Must not be afraid of heights; must be capable of working at elevated heights
• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Standing on a concrete floor
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, earplugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt, and chemicals
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Knowledge of inventory control principles 

Company-paid relocation is not available for this position.

About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

The Packaging Operator role: The Packaging Operator role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Packaging Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. Packaging Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team-building skills to support site objectives. Every associate at Mars has the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
• Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
• Maintains accurate records of QC checks, production numbers, or waste performance
• Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter
• Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, an inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality-related duties
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions, and production inventories.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Team player
• Action-oriented
• Problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous self-development

Qualifications:

• Primary qualifications for this job are:
• Most recent Performance appraisal with a minimum of “Meets” expectations and not more than 1 year old.
• No active disciplinary notices.
• Acceptable attendance (less than 5 incidents and no discipline above an Initial Warning).
• Physical/Environmental Requirements:
• Must not be afraid of heights; must be capable of working at elevated heights
• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Standing on a concrete floor
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, earplugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt, and chemicals
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Knowledge of inventory control principles 

Company-paid relocation is not available for this position.

About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.