Processing Operator (Fefel)

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401k match

Vacation (3 weeks)

Paid Holidays

Sick Pay

Maternity & Parental Leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is hiring a Process Operator for the Topeka, Kansas manufacturing plant. The role focuses on safe operation, quality control, and efficient production in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires standing on concrete, use of PPE, and ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs. A forklift is often used, and experience with SAP is a plus. Mars offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating a variety of manufacturing machines preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles is a plus.
• Forklift operation experience and OSHA certification preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment safely and efficiently in assigned line or area.
• Keep accurate quality records and production numbers; document waste and process data.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conduct quality checks (date codes, item numbers, logs) and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Maintain logbooks and shift documentation with attention to detail.
• Operate forklift and use computer systems for inventory and production data.
• Understand production schedules and work instructions to meet targets.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Inventory control

Forklift operation

SAP experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Process Operator

Shift: Days

Location: Mars – Topeka, Kansas

Mars is looking to hire a Process Operator for our state-of-the-art 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.

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, and 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.

Process Operators are system experts in their assigned areas and highly functional in multiple areas. They also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. They function as members of an area team directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.

Process Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives.

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.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory overtime during peak season.

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.