Day Shift Packaging Machine Operator-TOP
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates, Topeka, KS, United States
Job Description:
Mars is looking to hire a Team Member for our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing plant in Topeka, Kansas!
Job Title: Team Member
Shift: Days
Location: Mars – Topeka
Team Members are system experts in their assigned areas and are highly functional in multiple areas. They 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. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.
Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills to support site objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area.
Operates equipment safely and efficiently.
Takes corrective actions to solve problems at the root cause level.
Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
Performs and/or works with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance of equipment.
Able to maintain accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers, or waste performance.
Keeps detailed logbooks: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter.
Performs quality control tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks and other quality‑related duties.
Able to operate a forklift.
Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (LSS, PSL, MIS, SQCIS, etc.).
Understand principles of inventory control.
Knows the plant's products and goals.
Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions.
Has general knowledge of Mars and the systems used by the business.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Standing on a concrete floor.
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Standing on a concrete floor.
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform). Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
Knowledge of inventory control principles.
Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
Experience with SAP.
Team Members receive a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k match, vacation, paid holidays, sick pay, parental leave, and bonus potential.
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Mars is looking to hire a Team Member for our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing plant in Topeka, Kansas!
Job Title: Team Member
Shift: Days
Location: Mars – Topeka
Team Members are system experts in their assigned areas and are highly functional in multiple areas. They 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. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.
Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills to support site objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area.
Operates equipment safely and efficiently.
Takes corrective actions to solve problems at the root cause level.
Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
Performs and/or works with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance of equipment.
Able to maintain accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers, or waste performance.
Keeps detailed logbooks: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter.
Performs quality control tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks and other quality‑related duties.
Able to operate a forklift.
Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (LSS, PSL, MIS, SQCIS, etc.).
Understand principles of inventory control.
Knows the plant's products and goals.
Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions.
Has general knowledge of Mars and the systems used by the business.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Standing on a concrete floor.
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Standing on a concrete floor.
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform). Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
Knowledge of inventory control principles.
Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
Experience with SAP.
Team Members receive a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k match, vacation, paid holidays, sick pay, parental leave, and bonus potential.
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