Packaging Operator

Job Description: Production Machine Operators are system experts in their assigned areas and are highly functional. Production Machine Operators ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement and functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities.

Machine Operators operate and change over specified machinery in assigned areas and must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. Location : 1098 N Broadway Street Greenville, MS 38701 What are we looking for? High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years of manufacturing experience operating various packaging & processing machines preferred.

Prior experience in food manufacturing is a plus. Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts and/or schedules. Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment with career advancement opportunities This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives.

Prior experience in similar high-speed production environment is a plus. What will be your key responsibilities? Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within production line or area. Adhere to personal safety practices & operate equipment in a safe & efficient manner. Able to assess equipment operating reliability & perform routine preventive maintenance, repairs, adjustments & malfunction troubleshooting.

High degree of ownership for product quality, performs all standard quality checks and other quality-related duties. Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, CCP and OPRP checks as required. Takes corrective actions in solving problems to the root cause level. Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems.

Loading packaging material, clearing jams, resetting faults, changeovers, product quality checks report issues, and maintaining area GMP’s. 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, turn, standing for extended periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently.

Compensation

Competitive pay with shift differential OT potential Annual bonus Annual merit increases based on performance Total Rewards: Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one! Up to 6% 401K match Vacation time Tuition reimbursement Short/Long Term disability Parental Leave What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®.

Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, Blue. Pearl®, Linnaeus, Ani. Cura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in Mc. Lean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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