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.

 

 

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

 The Sanitation Technician provides a safe, clean, orderly environment that exemplifies a world class manufacturing facility

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 Perform cleaning as per the Master Cleaning and Shutdown/Start-up Cleaning Schedules

 Maintain control over the microbial environment in plant through detailed cleaning of plant equipment and surfaces, sanitation of high risk areas, and management of the environmental sampling program, adjusting efforts to minimize counts

 Perform preventive maintenance on all sanitation equipment

 Provide early detection of equipment degradation or malfunction throughout the plant

 Maintain grounds and perimeter of plant along with roof and roof mounted equipment

 Communicate any quality and food safety concerns to the site

 Communicate equipment and facilities defects to maintenance departments

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

 Provides coaching to plant associates on Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation and pest control

 Coordinate supplies, equipment and contractor support for plant sanitation and pest control

 Flow to help clean up with operations as needed

 Help create new or improve existing processes for cleaning and sanitation

 Assist in training Technicians on proper cleaning and sanitation procedures

 Other similar duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 High School Diploma or equivalent required

 Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

 Strong problem solving skills

 Ability to plan work on a daily basis, work independently and be a self-motivator

 Ability to work as part of a team and effectively interact with other departments and outside vendors

 Ability to learn advanced pest control principles

 Ability to work in environmental extremes (hot/cold), elevated heights, in confined spaces, around dust, and with chemicals

 Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and sanitation equipment

 Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality and Food Safety requirements

 Ability to lift 50 lbs

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

 Current forklift certification or the ability to certify

　 JOB DESCRIPTION

　

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 Prior janitorial/cleaning experience, ideally in an industrial setting

 Basic maintenance skills

 

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.