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Job: Machine Operator - Technician- Making/Packing

Machine Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. Machine Operators must also ensure efficiency operational conformance product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Machine Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.

What are we looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of packaging & processing machines preferred.

• Must be willing and able to work & accept varying shifts & schedules.

• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment.

• This job requires strong communication interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

What will be your key responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a line or area.

• Adhere to personal safety practices & operate equipment in a safe & efficient manner.

• Able to assess equipment operating reliability & perform routine preventive maintenance repairs adjustments & malfunction troubleshooting.

• High degree of ownership for product quality performs all standard quality checks and other quality related duties.

• Performs QC tasks such as metal checks inspection of date codes item numbers CCP and OPRP checks as required.

• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level.

• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems.

• Loading of packaging material clearing jams resetting faults changeovers product quality checks report issues and maintain area GMPs.

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 twist turn 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.

Compensation:

• $1500 sign on bonus

• Pay based on experience starting at: $22.73.

• Shift differential of $1.50

• OT potential

• Annual bonus pay out

• Annual merit increases

Total Rewards:

• Medical Vision & Dental- Starts day one!

• Up to 6% 401K match

• Vacation time

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short/Long Term disability

• 18 weeks parental leave

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with over 130000 like-minded and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles

• Join a purpose driven company where were 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.

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES BENS ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands we proudly take care of half of the worlds pets through our nutrition health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals BluePearl Linnaeus AniCura VCA and Pet in McLean VA Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire our 130000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.