Process Operator

Mars; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Five Principles

Job summary

Mars is hiring a flavor blending technician in Illinois. You will produce blended flavors and flavor components, ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, and internal standards, and support safe, efficient production.

The role requires 5–8 years in confectionery/food flavor blending, forklift certification, strong math and English skills, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. You will load/unload, complete batch tickets, and uphold quality programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent reading and writing skills in English.
• Excellent math skills for weights and measures of ingredients.
• Certified operating a forklift.
• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills and SAP computer skills.
• Intermediate problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• To comply with NFI’s Safety Policy and maintains a safe and healthy work environment that meets or exceeds governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards
• To load trucks and containers with NFI finished flavors and components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of batch tickets, production orders, HACCP forms and SAP transactions
• Inspect all outgoing containers for compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, customer, and company specifications.
• To unload trucks and tankers of flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of shipping and receiving documentation and SAP transactions.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Math for weights and measures

Forklift certified

5-8 years flavor blending experience

SAP skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for: Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.

Job Description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for: Produce blended flavors and flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.

To comply with NFI’s Safety Policy and maintains a safe and healthy work environment that meets or exceeds governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards

• To comply with NFI’s Quality Policy for delivering 100% safe products to our customers.
• To load trucks and containers with NFI finished flavors and components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of batch tickets, production orders, HACCP forms and SAP transactions
• Inspect all outgoing containers for compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, customer, and company specifications.
• To unload trucks and tankers of flavor components in compliance with governmental, regulatory, company and customer standards.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of shipping and receiving documentation and SAP transactions.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent reading and writing skills in English
• Excellent math skills for weights and measures of ingredients
• Certified operating a forklift.
• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills and SAP computer skills
• Intermediate problem-solving skills

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 5-8 years confectionary/food industry flavor blending experience
• To comply with OSHA, GMP, FDA, DOT, FAA, and EPA regulations while working in the shipping and receiving department.
• To comply with OSHA, GMP, HACCP, FDA, DOT, and EPA regulations while working in the production operations

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, carrying, and handling of materials, tools, and ingredients. (5 – 55 lbs.)
• Frequent standing, walking, gripping, and reaching
• Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.
• Best-in-class 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93