Packaging Operator

Mars; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Petcare is seeking a Packaging Operator in Wisconsin to safely package converted materials into high quality finished products on a rotating shift. You will follow quality standards and the production schedule to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery to customers.

You will work in a team environment, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment and housekeeping in compliance with GMP. The role emphasizes problem solving, independent work, and continuous improvement with minimal

Qualifications

• Good basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Good housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to develop and manage self, demonstrate self-directed workgroup leadership and contribute to efficiency, quality, and cost optimization with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs all of the following duties on a rotational basis in the packaging area of the plant:</br><ul></br><li>Line operation - (big bag, middle bag, pouch, super sack) - run to schedule, do changeovers, troubleshoot lines.</li></br><li>Maintain smooth operation of palletizer</li></br><li>Blending system operation and monitoring</li></br><li>Perform required quality checks and reporting.</li></br><li>Monitor product flow to line</li></br><li>Meet cut-off and tones requirements.</li></br><li>Enter work orders into the MIS system as needed and support maintenance on calls.</li></br></ul></br></br><li>Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.</li></br><li>Will actively address food safety and quality concerns</li></br><li>Improve operations through individual and group problem solving and provide leadership in solving problems on the floor and in meetings.</li></br><li>Promote high quality team environment through effective team work an
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Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Housekeeping

GMP knowledge

PC literacy

Problem solving

Self-management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description

The Packaging Operator provides Mars Petcare with the knowledge and skills to effectively and safely package the converted raw materials to high quality finished product according to Quality standards and production schedule. This is to provide our customers with the proper product at the appropriate destination in a timely and cost effective manner.

Job Description

The Packaging Operator provides Mars Petcare with the knowledge and skills to effectively and safely package the converted raw materials to high quality finished product according to Quality standards and production schedule. This is to provide our customers with the proper product at the appropriate destination in a timely and cost effective manner.

What we are looking for?

• Good basic math, reading and writing skills.


• Good mechanical aptitude.


• Good housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's.


• Basic knowledge of personal computers.


• Good problem solving skills.


• Ability and willingness to develop and manage self, demonstrate self-directed workgroup leadership and contribute to efficiency, quality, and cost optimization with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.


• Ability to operate forklift in a safe manner.


• Ability to work rotating shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, high and/or confined spaces and have full mobility with ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years' experience (manufacturing environment preferred).

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Performs all of the following duties on a rotational basis in the packaging area of the plant:
  
  
  
  • Line operation - (big bag, middle bag, pouch, super sack) - run to schedule, do changeovers, troubleshoot lines.
  
  
  • Maintain smooth operation of palletizer
  
  
  • Blending system operation and monitoring
  
  
  • Perform required quality checks and reporting.
  
  
  • Monitor product flow to line
  
  
  • Meet cut-off and tones 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 team work and self-management with a positive attitude.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse 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.


• A strong focus on 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.