Manufacturing Technician: Process & Quality Expert

Mars; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Illinois is seeking Production Technicians to ensure efficient production of quality products. You will operate and change over machinery, support area teams, and train others as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal and team-building skills are essential.

Required: High School diploma and 3+ years of manufacturing experience; preferred knowledge of inventory control principles and SAP. Forklift operation and OSHA certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of processing or packaging machines.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to 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 equipment preventive maintenance.
• Able to maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance.
• Keeps detailed log books: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter.
• Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties.
• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems.
• Understands principles of inventory control.
• Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals.
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories.
• Has a general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business.

Skills

Inventory control knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

OSHA certification

Job description

Mars in Illinois is seeking Production Technicians to ensure efficient production of quality products. You will operate and change over machinery, support area teams, and train others as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal and team-building skills are essential.

Required: High School diploma and 3+ years of manufacturing experience; preferred knowledge of inventory control principles and SAP. Forklift operation and OSHA certification are advantageous.