Coating Operator

Job Description

Job Description:

Coating Operator

Mars Petcare (KKS)

1790 Pineview Road

Columbia, SC 29209

What are we looking for?

• Motivated individuals to help others and work on your own initiatives.

• Meets and exceeds expected levels of production and quality.

• Have the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.

• Problem solving/troubleshooting, as necessary.

• Perform a variety of tasks related to our operations as needed.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Responsible for the total operation of the coating operations.

• Operation includes operating all systems, performing all quality checks, maintaining conformance reports and systems logs, troubleshooting all aspects of each system, and maintaining area in a clean, orderly manner. Coordinate flexible workforce activities as needed for recipe specific requirements.

• Participate in setting strategy for the processing system to ensure meeting and exceeding of the production schedule in the most efficient manner possible.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity.

• Troubleshoot processing system to optimize performance and take corrective action to ensure product quality while minimizing unnecessary downtime.

• Perform preventative and downtime maintenance of area equipment and helps make incremental improvements.

• Improve operations through individual and group problem solving and provide leadership in solving problems on the floor and in meetings.

• Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork, interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.

• Train other area associates in operation of all areas and systems.

• Associate is responsible for communicating and escalating any quality and food safety concerns to site management responsible for the total operation of the coating operations.

• Operation includes operating all systems, performing all quality checks, maintaining conformance reports and systems logs, troubleshooting all aspects of each system, and maintaining area in a clean, orderly manner.

• Coordinate flexible workforce activities as needed for recipe specific requirements.

• Participate in setting strategy for the processing system to ensure meeting and exceeding of the production schedule in the most efficient manner possible.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity.

• Troubleshoot processing system to optimize performance and take corrective action to ensure product quality while minimizing unnecessary downtime.

• Perform preventative and downtime maintenance of area equipment and helps make incremental improvements.

• Improve operations through individual and group problem solving and provide leadership in solving problems on the floor and in meetings.

• Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork, interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.

• Train other area associates in operation of all areas and systems.

• Associate is responsible for communicating and escalating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.

• Responsible for the total operation of the coating operations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Warehouse/Shipping functions as needed and available.

• Participate in site safety program and actively look for ways to improve site and area safety.

• Other similar duties as assigned.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Must not be afraid of heights and capable of working at elevated heights

• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals

• Vision correctable to 20/20 (contact lenses not recommended).

• Hearing and speaking ability both in person and on the phone. Ability to recognize colors.

• Must be able to stand on your feet on a concrete floor for extended periods of time and wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, uniform, etc.)

• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting to 55 lbs.

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

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision

• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently

Minimum Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education

• Basic knowledge of personal computers through demonstrated competency in software including MS Office and email

• Must be willing and able to work rotating schedules.

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

• High Level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving

For Internal Associates:

• Most recent Performance appraisal with a minimum of “Meets” expectations and not more than 1 year old.

• No active disciplinary notices.

• Acceptable attendance (less than 5 incidents and no discipline above an Initial Warning)

Desired Education

• High school diploma/GED required

• College Degree in a plus

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we are striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.