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Mars UK

Operator 2- Filler (Baker)

Location:  USA-Arkansas-Ft. Smith | United States of America
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

Job: Operator 1 – Filler

Shift: Afternoons (2:30pm - 11pm)

Location: Mar Petcare (Fort Smith, AR)

Mars Petcare is seeking Operator 1 - Filler to join our exciting pet food business at a Fort Smith, AR manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

Responsibilities:

  • The ability to maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in the primary area of the factory.
  • The ability to load production materials into the primary piece of equipment, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in pet food manufacturing.
  • Assist product changeovers on a primary piece of equipment.
  • Effectively communicate with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.
  • Assist in operating equipment for breaks and lunches or as needed.
  • Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.
  • Document quality attributes and provides production data for shift reports on a computer or IPad.
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This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.
  • Able to lift and use 150-200, 40 pound bags of ingredients per day
  • Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:

    • Good knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards.
    • General understanding of Start Up, Operation, Shut Down, & Cleaning equipment
    • The ability to assist and troubleshoot equipment.
    • The ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system using a computer or IPad.
    • Food Manufacturing experience
    • Knowledge or Familiar with Nexus
    • Familiar with the MSDS database
    • Knowledge of Near Miss Reporting
    • Familiar with Adams Bradley Systems or other displays

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High School diploma or equivalent.
    • 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
    • Ability to quickly respond.
    • Ability to stand for long periods of time on hard surfaces
    • Computer / IPad literate with the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.

    What can you expect from Mars?

    • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
    • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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.

    Interested candidates must meet all qualifications to be considered for this position.

    A Call to Veterans

    Mars values the leadership, technical skills, and commitment to excellence that military veterans bring to our team. Your experience in mechanics, electronics, and operational discipline is highly transferable to this role. We strongly encourage you to apply.

    About Mars, Incorporated

    Mars is a family-owned business with over 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.

    Working at Mars UK

    Hybrid

    Core hours 11–3

    Company employees:

    4,000 In the UK

    Gender diversity (m:f):

    57:43

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    Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
    24 days annual leave + bank holidays
    “Pawternity” leave
    Pregnancy loss leave
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    Faith rooms
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    Open to part time work for some roles
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