Machine Operator ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus!)

Mars, Incorporated; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Care and Treats Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring high-quality packaging of products while adhering to safety and quality standards. You'll be part of a purpose-driven company that values teamwork and individual contributions. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a shift premium, this position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment. Join a team where your efforts will directly impact the quality and efficiency of operations, and help shape the future of pet care products.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan participation

Paid time off benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to develop self and manage workgroup leadership.
• Must operate a forklift safely and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Run line operations, perform changeovers, and troubleshoot.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Self-directed workgroup leadership

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Problem-solving

Tools

Flow wrapper

KHS and Roberts FF&S

Somic case packers

Palletizers

MIS system

Job description

Job Description:

The Care and Treats Operator provides Mars Petcare Mattoon with the knowledge and skills to effectively and safely package high-quality finished products according to Quality standards and production schedules. This is to provide our customers with the proper product at the appropriate destination in a timely and cost-effective manner.

What are we looking for?

Open Roles:

1. C&T Operator/Forklift
2. C&T Operator/Packaging
3. C&T Operator/Extrusion
4. C&T Operator/Process Utility

• Ability and willingness to develop and manage self, demonstrate self-directed workgroup leadership, and contribute to efficiency, quality, and cost optimization with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to work rotating shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high, and/or confined spaces and have full mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Performs all of the following duties on a modified 3X5 rotational basis working 12-hour shifts in the Care and Treat packaging hall: Line operation - run to schedule, do changeovers, troubleshoot lines.

• This will include but not be limited to….
• Flow wrapper
• KHS and Roberts FF&S
• Somic case packers
• Palletizers
  • Perform required quality checks and reporting.
  • Monitor product flow to line.
  • Meet cut-off and tone requirements.
  • Enter work orders into the MIS system as needed and support maintenance on calls.

Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity. Will actively address food safety and quality concerns. 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.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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 expected to be between the range listed below; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate, intern). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

Starting Pay rate: $22.73 plus $1.5 Shift Premium hourly.

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.