Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Process Operator (Bird)
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Process Operator
Shift: Nights Location: Mars – Topeka, Kansas Overview
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 and the chance to do challenging, exciting work that shapes the world’s best‑loved brands. Benefits
Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k match, up to three weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, sick pay, maternity & parental leave, and annual bonus potential. Key Responsibilities
Perform all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Take corrective actions to solve problems at the root cause level. Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting. Perform and/or work with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance of equipment. Able to maintain accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers, or waste performance. Able to keep detailed logbooks and perform all shift support documentation in a quality matter. Perform quality control tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc. Have a high degree of ownership for product quality and perform 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. Know the plant’s products and goals. Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions. Have 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.
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Shift: Nights Location: Mars – Topeka, Kansas Overview
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 and the chance to do challenging, exciting work that shapes the world’s best‑loved brands. Benefits
Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k match, up to three weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, sick pay, maternity & parental leave, and annual bonus potential. Key Responsibilities
Perform all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Take corrective actions to solve problems at the root cause level. Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting. Perform and/or work with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance of equipment. Able to maintain accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers, or waste performance. Able to keep detailed logbooks and perform all shift support documentation in a quality matter. Perform quality control tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc. Have a high degree of ownership for product quality and perform 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. Know the plant’s products and goals. Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions. Have 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.
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