Cross‑Department Manufacturing Operator – Production & Packaging

Mars; Dalton (OH); On-site; USD 29,117 - 41,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

6% 401(k) match

Vacation Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave (18 weeks)

Job summary

Mars Horsecare in Dalton, OH is hiring a Utility Operator to support production and warehouse activities across Receiving, Mixing, Extrusion, Pellet Mill, Packaging and Shipping. You will rotate through departments, set up equipment, perform changeovers, sanitation, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to obtain a Tow Motor/Forklift license with Mars training, and be proficient with MS Office and email.

Qualifications

• High school, GED or equivalent education.
• Willing to obtain a Tow Motor License (Mars will train and support).
• Proficient with computer software including MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of multiple machines, processes, and production areas while following GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Train and develop proficiency across Receiving, Mixing, Extrusion, Pellet Mill, Packaging, Pre-Mix, and Shipping.
• Perform equipment setup, startups, changeovers, operation, adjustments, and shutdowns within assigned departments.
• Complete daily and weekly sanitation tasks, preventive maintenance (PMs), inspections, and basic troubleshooting as required.
• Monitor equipment and production performance, immediately communicating downtime, quality concerns, maintenance needs, or safety issues.
• Work closely with supervisors and operators to support production schedules, minimize downtime and waste, complete quality checks, and ensure smooth product changeovers.
• Obtain and maintain Tow Motor/Forklift certification.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain clean, organized work.

Skills

MS Office

Email

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mars Horsecare in Dalton, OH is hiring a Utility Operator to support production and warehouse activities across Receiving, Mixing, Extrusion, Pellet Mill, Packaging and Shipping. You will rotate through departments, set up equipment, perform changeovers, sanitation, basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to obtain a Tow Motor/Forklift license with Mars training, and be proficient with MS Office and email.