Day Shift Packaging Machine Operator

Job Title:

Team Member

Shift: Days

Location:

Mars – Topeka

Mars is looking to hire a Team Member for our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Topeka, Kansas.

This role focuses on ensuring efficient production of quality products, maintaining operational conformance, and continuous improvement.

• Performs all assigned activities & 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 or works with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers, or waste performance.
• Keeps detailed logbooks; 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.
• Performs all standard quality checks & other quality-related duties.
• Operates a forklift.
• 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, production 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 time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.

• 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.

• 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.