Packaging Machine Operator

Supply A mutually rewarding experience. Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability. Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job. Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance. Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO® Chocolate – M&ampM’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX® Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO® Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA® Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.

Purpose of Role The role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate specified packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Packaging operator associates must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team building skills to support site objectives.

Principal Accountabilities • Operate packaging equipment in a safe manner that meets or exceeds production goals. This includes proper lockout/tag out procedures and changeover procedures.

• Understand daily line up and activities in order to run to schedule do changeovers, troubleshoot lines.
• Report downtimes to Shift Lead, Maintenance, or Supervisor when down times cannot be corrected by operator.
• Perform required quality checks and hourly reporting to meet finished product specifications.
• Monitor and verify critical control point testing for the packaging area (i.e.metal detection)
• Monitor product flow to line so that packaging supplies are available without delay.
• Operator is responsible for to ensure the packaging machines and supportive equipment (i.e. Klockners, Roberts, palletizer, fillers, etc. ) are maintained, both aesthetically and functionally.
• Enter work orders into the MIS system as needed and support maintenance on calls.

• Ensure completion of packaging reports • Actively participate in FMOS • Maintain 5s principle throughout the site.

• Attend all role specific training
• Attend all required Safety training
• Attend all required Quality &amp Food Safety Training
• Adhere to all GMP’s (bump caps, ear plugs, safety shoes, uniforms, etc.)
• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Supervisor

Mission Critical Competencies

• Self-Development
• Peer relationships
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Deal with Ambiguity
• Functional/Technical Skill
• Learning on the Fly

Planning Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Must be capable of working at elevated heights
• Demonstrated ability to correctly and safely operate process equipment
• Must successfully complete Forklift Operator training and pass require written and practice certification test.
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email

• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules • Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals • Physical Requirements: Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs Experience • 1 -2 years of work experience within manufacturing or a technical and/or trade discipline Education • Be 18 years of age or older • Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language • Basic math, reading and writing skills. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Operator Packing , B 3

The Packaging Operator will be a multi-skilled packing associate who is responsible for achieving maximum efficiency of our packing lines whilst ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are maintained.