Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description:

Production Operator

King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Salary from £22,750 + Shift Allowance + Annual Company Bonus + Benefits

Weekday shifts only (2 shift or 3 shift patterns, mixture of 8- and 12-hour shift options available)

Permanent and 1 Year Contract options available

Mars have been a global company, and family-owned business for over a century. For generations, you and your family — including the four-legged members — have loved our brands, products and services. Some of our most loved products include M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, ORBIT®, SKITTLES®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, Ben’s Original™, and Dolmio®.

We now have several Production Operator opportunities to join the Mars Food team at our Norfolk site. The Operator will operate machinery within a specified area; to optimise efficiency, product quality and safety and maintain a professional, clean manufacturing environment.

Without, the hard work of our production team our product would never be able to reach the market, so the production operator role is crucial to the business!

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a factory or warehouse environment as machine operator or FLT driver or similar.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with up colleagues.

• Able to accurately record data and use a computer.

• Positive, can-do attitude.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• The efficient operation of plant and machinery on their line in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective shift handovers are carried out.

• Regular quality checks to ensure we are producing first class products.

• Ordering and managing supplies of materials required for production

• Identification and resolution of basic faults in processes or machines in your area

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.

• An industry competitive salary, company bonus and shift allowance, plus a competitive pension, and private healthcare.

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

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.