Job Description:
Production Machine Operators are system experts in their assigned areas and are highly functional. Production Machine Operators ensure efficiency operational conformance product quality and continuous improvement and functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Machine Operators operate and change over specified machinery in assigned areas and must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.
Location:
1098 N Broadway Street
Greenville MS 38701
What are we looking for
High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of manufacturing experience operating various packaging & processing machines preferred. Prior experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts and/or schedules.
Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment with career advancement opportunities
This job requires strong communication interpersonal and team-building skills to support site objectives.
Prior experience in similar high-speed production environment is a plus.
What will be your key responsibilities
Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within production 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 the root cause level.
Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems.
Loading packaging material clearing jams resetting faults changeovers product quality checks report issues and maintaining 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 twisting turn standing for extended periods reaching climbing stairs and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
Compensation:
Competitive pay with shift differential
OT potential
Annual bonus
Annual merit increases based on performance
Total Rewards:
Medical Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
Up to 6% 401K match
Vacation time
Tuition reimbursement
Short/Long Term disability
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.
Mars proudly makes the treats, nutritious meals, and many of your favorite products. Learn why we’re ready to become a part of your family.