Batching Operator - 3rd Shift

Mars; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 34 000 - 47 000; Tempo integral

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Benefits package

Resumo da oferta

Mars is hiring a Batching Operator to oversee the total operation of batch production, from receiving raw materials to ensuring product quality and safety. The role includes quality checks, system logs, and proactive maintenance.

You will train other processing staff, manage schedules, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills needed.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities required.

Responsabilidades

• Operate batching systems and ensure accurate batch production.
• Perform quality checks and maintain conformance reports and logs.
• Triage and troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance.
• Train other processing associates and support safety programs.
• Coordinate with scheduling to meet production targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and promote product integrity.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Hearing & speaking ability

Formação académica

High School Diploma/GED

Ferramentas

MS Office

Email

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description:

The Batching Operator is a core position in the conversion of raw materials into finished pet food by safely and efficiently receiving, analyzing, and processing raw ingredients. This position also completes preventative maintenance and mechanically troubleshoots system equipment and is responsible to train other processing associates.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Basic math, reading and writing skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 52 lbs.
• Ability to work 12 under fast paced conditions such as heat, cold, high and/ or confined spaces and possesses mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Work at times, with extreme temperatures (heat/humidity in extrusion; cold/wind/rain in Wet and Dry receiving; and varying degrees of heat and noise around dryers and hammer mills.
• Hearing and speaking ability both in person and on the phone
• Ability to recognize colors

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
• Mechanical aptitude
• Housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's
• Knowledge of personal computers
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Responsible for the total operation of any combination of the following unit operations.
• Operation includes operating all system, performing all quality checks, maintaining conformance reports and systems logs, troubleshooting all aspects of each system, and maintaining area in a clean, orderly manner.
• Manage the batching schedule, and batch to assure accurate batches of mixed meal delivered through the hammer mill and screening system.
• Coordinate flexible workforce activities as needed for recipe specific requirements.
• Participate in setting strategy for the processing system to ensure meeting of exceeding production schedule in the most efficient manner possible.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity.
• Troubleshoot processing system to optimize performance and take corrective action to ensure product quality while minimizing unnecessary downtime.
• Perform preventative and downtime maintenance of area equipment and helps make incremental improvements.
• 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 teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude.
• Assist Research and Development on new products improving current ones.
• Prepare and maintain SOP's and training modules.
• Participate in problem solving groups as appropriate.
• Train other area associates in operation of all areas and systems.
• Participate in site safety program and actively look for ways to improve site area safety.
• Associate is responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.
• Other similar duties as assigned.

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 shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 25.08 - USD 34.49