Packaging Operator - Afternoons

mars; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas, is seeking a Packaging Operator for the Afternoon shift. You will operate packaging lines, ensure product quality, and maintain accurate records while following safety procedures.

The role requires forklift capability, adherence to production schedules, and collaboration with a diverse team to meet quality targets. Mars offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Standing on a concrete floor and wearing PPE.
• Forklift certification is required for forklift assignments.
• Ability to follow production schedules and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates line equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs quality control checks (dates, item numbers, logs).
• Maintains shift logbooks and production records.
• Supports preventive maintenance with maintenance team.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Keeps accurate records of quality and production data.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality control

Record keeping

Forklift operation

Inventory awareness

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MIS

SQCIS

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Operator

Shift: Afternoons

Location: Mars - Topeka

Mars is looking to hire a Packaging Operator for our state-of-the-advanced manufacturing plant in Topeka, Kansas! Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do challenging, exciting work that shapes the world's best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from different backgrounds. Access the tools, training, and experience you need to positively impact our business, the planet, and, most importantly, your career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It's the opportunity to start your day tomorrow.

Competitive Benefits Package

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars offers a competitive benefits package to all associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401k match

Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

• up to three weeks of vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Sick Pay
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• annual bonus earning potential

Key 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.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• 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.

Minimum 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).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
• Experience with SAP.

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.