Process Operator

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a diligent Process Operator to join their Blending Department. This role involves preparing and monitoring the blending process for animal feed production while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. You will collaborate with team members to maintain workflow and troubleshoot issues. The company offers a competitive salary, shift allowances, and a performance-related bonus, along with best-in-class learning opportunities from day one. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Performance related company bonus

Best-in-class learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment desirable.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for blending jobs, including tipping premixes.
• Manage inventory and report shortages to the team.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift checks for hygiene and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Physical ability to handle materials

Job description

Job Description:

Process Operator

Milton Keynes

• Competitive salary

• Shift allowance

• Performance related company bonus

• Mon-Fri 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm weekly rotation

• Permanent

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Process Operator to join our Blending Department. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, managing, and monitoring the blending process for animal feed production, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standards. You will work closely with the Intake Operator, Pressman, and other team members to maintain a seamless workflow, troubleshoot issues, and prepare for upcoming shifts.

What are we looking for?

• Excellent communication and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Basic understanding of inventory management and material handling

• Problem-solving skills to identify and report issues promptly

• Physical ability to handle materials (e.g., lifting 12kg–25kg bags) and work across different floors

• Basic computer literacy

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment desirable

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Prepare materials for blending jobs, including tipping premixes (12kg to 25kg bags) in the required quantities to be mixed for pressing

• Manage inventory by checking and zeroing out empty bins, reporting shortages to the Intake Operator, Pressman, and Line Manager, and ensuring stock is sealed and returned after use

• Conduct pre- and post-shift checks. Ensure your area is kept to a high level of hygiene and raw materials are kept free of any potential contaminants. Seal and store unused bags after completing jobs

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Intake Operator, Pressman, and Shift Manager via radio or phone to report issues, confirm program changes, and ensure all team members are informed of material shortages or other issues

• Promptly report any mechanical issues to engineers, Intake, and Pressman, ensuring all parties are fully aware and solutions are implemented

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

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, 5, 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 Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA, and Pet Partners. 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.