Packaging Operator: Grow with a Global Brand

Mars Incorporated; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas, is hiring a Packaging Operator for the Afternoons shift at our state-of-the-art plant. You will operate line equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate records while following safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and experience with inventory and production schedules.

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.

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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Record keeping

Inventory knowledge

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

OSHA forklift certification

Job description

Mars, Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas, is hiring a Packaging Operator for the Afternoons shift at our state-of-the-art plant. You will operate line equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate records while following safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and experience with inventory and production schedules.