HIS Operator - 3rd Shift ($1,500 Sign On Bonus)

About the role

Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and change over specified machinery in the assigned area.
• Train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.
• Perform changeovers, period deep cleanings, and maintain supplies for the designated work area.
• Properly fill out all paperwork and perform all cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks (CILs).
• Adhere to and encourage the Five Principles of Mars.
• Communicate effectively with team leaders and peers.
• Follow proper escalation protocol and fill out HACCP and military sheets correctly.
• Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• Keep the manufacturing area clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.
• Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (e.g., work instructions and checklists).
• Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams.
• Stop the process after noticing a non-conformance while following proper escalation protocol.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities and make recommendations to the team lead.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline.
• Preferred: Two or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

• Minimum: Medium-level math, communications, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Strong math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a TPM environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping, and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs).
• Frequent clean out of extruders, cooling tunnel, and conveyor systems using scraping tools.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of materials.
• Frequent standing.
• Frequent use and moving of skids using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Frequent walking.
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent stooping and bending.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Access to in-house Mars University for learning and development.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in 401k plan.
• Paid time off benefits.

Pay

Base pay range: USD 22.41 - USD 30.82 per hour (applicable to IL). The total compensation package includes variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.