Packaging Operator — Growth, Quality & Rotating Shifts

Mars; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Mattoon, IL seeks a packaging operator to run Tube Line, manage line changes, and monitor palletizer and blending systems, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 1-2 years in manufacturing, GMP knowledge, strong math/writing skills, and basic PC literacy. You will lift 50 lbs, operate a forklift, and work rotating shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years experience (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Good housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's.
• Good basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Tubes Line operation - 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 tonnes requirements.
• Enter work orders into the Weever system 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.
• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: CP0 handoff and other MSE related functions.
• Trains other area associates in operation of lines.
• Other similar duties as assigned.
• Must be able to cover vacations for other packaging associates in this role.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Reading and writing

Basic PC skills

Problem solving

Self-directed leadership

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Rotating shifts

Mobility: ladders/stairs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Weever system

Forklift

Job description

Mars in Mattoon, IL seeks a packaging operator to run Tube Line, manage line changes, and monitor palletizer and blending systems, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 1-2 years in manufacturing, GMP knowledge, strong math/writing skills, and basic PC literacy. You will lift 50 lbs, operate a forklift, and work rotating shifts in a fast-paced environment.