Impactful Manufacturing Process Operator

Mars Incorporated in; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Process Operator to support manufacturing operations. The role requires operating equipment safely, maintaining quality records, and performing preventive maintenance.

The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, pass OSHA forklift certification, and work weekends/overtime during peak season. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team in a state-of-the-art plant.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a line or area.
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently.
• Takes corrective actions to solve problems at the root cause level.
• Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
• Performs and/or works with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Able to maintain accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers, or waste performance.
• Keeps detailed logbooks: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter.
• Performs quality control tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality-related duties.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (LSS, PSL, MIS, SQCIS, etc.).
• Understand principles of inventory control.
• Knows the plant's products and goals.
• Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions.
• Has general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business.
• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory overtime during peak season.

Skills

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

SAP

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Process Operator to support manufacturing operations. The role requires operating equipment safely, maintaining quality records, and performing preventive maintenance.

The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, pass OSHA forklift certification, and work weekends/overtime during peak season. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team in a state-of-the-art plant.