Processing Operator (Lavery)

Mars Incorporated; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401k match

Vacation (3 weeks)

12 Paid Holidays

Sick Pay

Maternity & Parental Leave

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Process Operator for our nights shift at the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. You will operate lines, ensure safe operation, and contribute to quality and efficiency while joining a diverse team dedicated to world-class brands.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and vacation, holidays, disability, 401k, and bonus potential. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, OSHA forklift certification, and familiarity with production

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to perform quality checks and maintain records.
• OK with standing on concrete and working nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned line or area safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality control checks and maintain production records.
• Complete preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain detailed shift logbooks and reports.
• Able to operate a forklift and basic desktop systems.

Skills

Inventory control knowledge

Safety-conscious operations

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education

Tools

SAP

OSHA forklift certification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Process Operator

Shift: Nights

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.

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.