Job Description:

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient flow of product to the packaging lines to maintain production and properly manage the quality of materials from finished product silos to production line bins.

Additionally, the KSE Control Room Operator can manage the packaging team in the absence of the Packaging Lead and Flex Operator to provide more cross functionality and support for each shift.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years' experience in a food manufacturing environment/facility.

Proficiency in learning new control systems.

Prior work experience in pet food manufacturing facility.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Ensure information is communicated from Extrusion to Packaging on availability of product or issues that arise.

Operate and control multiple product delivery systems (Courbon, Advanced Engineering, and KSE Promas) for efficient transfer from Extrusion to Packaging lines.

Segregate product according to Q&FS standards, adherence to FIFO, no product mixing, confirmation of empty bins, etc.

Create Production runs for mobile scale and mixer equipment to deliver kibble to multiple packaging lines from finished product lines.

Monitor control systems for any issues that could block production and troubleshoot mechanical and system issues.

Monitor kibble recovery system and troubleshoot as needed and operate Big Bag system when routing product to the super sacks.

Additional responsibilities as needed.

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.

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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.