Operator 2 (Brooks)

Mars UK; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Mars Petcare is hiring an Operator 2 for our Nutro production facility in Kansas City, MO. The role involves operating packaging processes, troubleshooting, and ensuring GMP and food safety compliance.

The position requires basic computer skills, the ability to work independently and in a team, and a commitment to reliability and quality. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, and annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills with computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to complete the conversion process and package finished product.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform basic maintenance.
• Load packaged material, clear jams, reset faults, perform change-overs, and perform quality checks.
• Maintain GMP and food safety conformance.
• Wear PPE and report hazards promptly.
• Communicate information using computer systems.
• Work in a self-directed, reliable and punctual manner.
• Conduct sanitation activities and manage production inventory.
• Provide informal leadership to temporary associates during production.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Operator 2

Shift : Day Shift

Location: Kansas City, MO

Mar Petcare is looking for a Operator 2 to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City, Mo.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment to complete the conversion process and package the finished product prior to shipping to our customers.
• Conducting problem-solving and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Loading packaged material, clearing jams, resetting faults, conducting change-overs, quality checks, reporting issues, and maintaining area GMP’s.
• Completing basic preventative maintenance work as assigned (CIL’s)
• Ensuring quality & food safety procedural conformance
• Wearing required PPE and reporting any safety hazards immediately
• The ability to communicate accurate and timely information using computer technology.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner with a positive attitude. Must be reliable, conscientious, punctual, and have a good work ethic.
• Conduct sanitation activities as required
• Conduct and manage inventory throughout the production process
• Provide informal leadership to temporary associates throughout the production process

Key Technical Knowledge and Functional Skills:

• General safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, federal, and industry regulations with regards to:
• o Food Safety (GMP, HACCP)
• Food Quality (Product and Process)
• Q&FS testing practices and procedures, and QMP polices.

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.

Preferred

• One year pet food and/or food manufacturing experience. Physical Requirements
• Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing and sight to access all job relevant areas and perform routine activities as necessary to deliver required results.
• Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 40 lbs.) necessary.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.