Processing Operator; Moore

Job Title:

Process Operator

Shift: Nights

Location:

Topeka, Kansas

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, real purpose, and supportive, friendly people from diverse backgrounds. You will have access to tools, training and experience needed to positively impact our business, the planet and your career.

Mars offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, up to three weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays per year, sick pay, maternity & parental leave, and annual bonus earning potential plus many ancillary benefits not listed here.

• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area.
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently.
• Takes corrective actions to solve problems at the root cause level.
• Assesses equipment operating reliability and performs routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
• Performs work with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers, or waste performance.
• Keeps detailed logbooks and performs all shift support documentation in a quality manner.
• Performs quality control tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• Shows high ownership for product quality by performing all standard quality checks and other related duties.
• Opens and operates a forklift.
• Opens and operates a computer and utilizes basic standard desktop systems (LSS, PSL, MIS, SQCIS, etc.).
• Understands principles of inventory control.
• Knows the plant’s products and goals.
• Understands production schedules, computer systems, and work instructions.
• Has general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business.

• 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 periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and frequent on/off cycles.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory overtime during peak season.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Ability to perform physical tasks listed in Physical/Environmental Requirements.
• Forklift OSH certification if operating a forklift.

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Experience operating a forklift with OSHA certification.
• Experience with SAP.