Job description

Officially apply online at https://careers.mars.com/global/en/search-results?qcity=Lewisburg&qstate=Ohio&qcountry=United%20States

Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and set up of all extruding, drying, and coating equipment to meet or exceed daily production requirements.

· Must observe proper Lockout/Tagout and all safety procedures as required

· Must be able to operate and control extruders, so that all food safety temperatures and gelatinization requirements are met.

· Proficient in completing all required food safety/quality checks and understand the consequences of out of compliance.

· Report or take appropriate action when food safety/quality checks do not meet set specifications such as, temperature, kibble size, moisture, density, color, texture, or foreign materials.

· Monitor running efficiency of processing equipment including downtime, through-put and food safety requirements.

· Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule and execute to that plan.

· Clearly communicate any disruptions to production plan, quality failures or issues, equipment downtime and material deficiencies

· Maintain functional knowledge of all equipment in milling/processing area

· Cross train and train others in functional area

· Drive continuous improvement in their area using problem solving tools.

· Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity

· Positively impact the culture within the plant, demonstrating total ownership.

· Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Shift Manager

Context and Scope

The successful Associate embraces and demonstrates the Mars 5 Principles and the Associate Concept. They own the performance of their area, contributing to the success of their shift.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Be 18 years of age or older

Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

Knowledge / Experience

· Minimum of three years manufacturing experience

· Good math, reading and writing skills

· Knowledge of computers and equipment HMI’s

· Ability to work in a self-directed manner with a positive attitude

· Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures

· Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC

· Effective problem solving, communication skills, and decision making

Physical Requirements

· Must be capable of working at elevated heights

· Must be able to lift 50lbs repetitively

· Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Other Requirements

· Must be able to adapt to a flexible working schedule, including different rotations, shifts, overtime hours, weekends, and holidays

Key Mars Leadership Competencies

· Drive For Results

· Action Oriented

· Analytical Mindset

· Continuous Improvement Mindset

Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills

· Safety at Mars

· Quality and Food Safety at Mars

· Optimizes The Supply Chain

· MSE/TPM – Efficiently Converts RM into FG

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, 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 our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

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