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.

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.

 

Job Purpose/Overview

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/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.  Production Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement.  Production Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.  This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion, drying, coating, cooling, product transfer, and cleaning equipment and systems
• Operate production and processing systems in accordance with Mars Petcare Operating Procedures; in a safe, productive, and efficient manner at all times.
• Perform Processing operational activity according to production and planning schedules and requirements
• Perform required Quality Control checks and/or analysis on each production of processed and coated materials in accordance to Mars Petcare Quality Procedures.
• Maintain CCPs in the department
• Perform the CCP procedure according to SOPs
• Perform periodic and routine inventories of raw materials in storage
• Provide and perform routine maintenance and checks on equipment
• Provide reporting and documentation of Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation activities in accordance with Mars Petcare Operating Procedures
• Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed.
• Provide functional communications with other staff members as necessary to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity and safety.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Mars Petcare Quality Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Adhere to all Mars Petcare safety requirements.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures in accordance with Mars Petcare’s Food Safety and Sanitation Program.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
• All associates are responsible for the safety, quality and food safety in their work area.

 

Context and Scope

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 55lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
• Vision correctable to 20/20

 

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
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Knowledge / Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Knowledge of inventory control principles
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift

 

 

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.