Mixing Operator - Pitman Nights ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Shift Schedule

Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off 6:00 pm - 6:30 am

About the Role

Operators are system experts in their assigned areas 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 that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities.

Responsibilities

• Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.
• Train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.
• Support site objectives with strong communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Perform changeovers as needed, period deep cleanings, maintain supplies, fill out paperwork, and perform cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S).
• Adhere to and encourage the Five Principles of Mars.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma, or equivalent.
• PREFERRED: Associate's degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline.
• Two (2) 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.
• Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements

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

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
• Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.
• Be responsible for filling out all HACCP and military sheets correctly.
• Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.
• Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).
• Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams.
• Make decisions, recommendations, and impact with the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities and make recommendations to their team lead.

Benefits

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

Pay

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off 6:00 pm - 6:30 am