Batching Operator ($3,000 Sign On Bonus!)
Company: Mars
Location: Sparks
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
The Batching / Digest Operator role: The Batching / Digest
Operator role is responsible for the batch scheduling of raw
commodities into accurate batches of mixed meal delivered through
the hammermill and screening systems. The Batching / Digest
Operator will participate in setting strategy for the processing
system to ensure meeting or exceeding production schedule in the
most efficient manner possible. The operator is also responsible to
perform preventative and downtime maintenance of area equipment and
help make incremental improvements as well as assisting maintenance
and engineering to improve and upgrade current systems and
equipment and provide input on new projects. They are responsible
for Developing and maintaining proficiency in Mars business systems
as needed to ensure accurate reporting. Every associate at Mars has
the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.
Key Responsibilities:--- Knowledge of processing system
concepts.--- Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining
high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's.---
Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues,
through communication with each operator, knowing shift production
plans and awareness of area.--- Requirements in each area include
but are not limited to: --- Promote high quality team environment
through effective team work and self-management with a positive
attitude.--- Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and
train new associates.--- Performs all assigned activities and job
tasks within a line or area--- Operates equipment in a safe and
efficient manner--- Takes corrective actions in solving problems to
root cause level--- Assess equipment operating reliability and
perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction
troubleshooting--- Performs and/or works with Maintenance to
complete equipment preventive maintenance--- Performs all shift
support documentation in a quality matter--- Demonstrates high
degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard
quality checks & other quality related duties--- Understands
production schedulesOther Responsibilities:--- Educate others on
clean design principles.--- Receive micro training and understand
the hazards of cross contamination --- Develop a detailed knowledge
of the process flow of the plant.--- Demonstrate ability to perform
micro hazard sampling--- Understand traffic, air flow and color
code system.--- Maintain Process area repair effectively
communicating with maintenance. Escalation of issues--- Other
similar duties as assigned.--- Prepare and maintain SOP's and
training modules.Additional Qualifications:--- Strong problem
solving skills.--- Ability to plan work on a daily basis, work
independently and be a self starter and a highly motivated
individual.--- Ability to work with a team and effectively interact
with other departments.--- Ability to learn advanced process area
equipment operation and be able to back fill any role--- Ability to
demonstrate leadership skills and effective problem solving.---
Ability to operate a variety of lifts and fork trucks and be OSHA
certified on them as necessary.--- Ability to read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and complete quality documentation.--- Ability to add,
subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Environmental
Requirements:--- Must not be afraid of heights; must be capable of
working at elevated heights--- Must not be unusually sensitive to
chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).--- Vision correctable
to 20/20.--- Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of
time.--- Standing on a concrete floor--- Wearing proper personal
protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes,
and uniform)--- Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for
extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to
50 lbs--- Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental
extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals--- Able to
work with minimal supervision--- Forklift assignments require OSHA
certification and getting on and off frequently--- Able to work
with minimal supervision--- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.--- Ability to move light to moderately
heavy objects.--- Ability to visually receive and differentiate
colors.--- Ability to understand written and printed material.---
Ability to understand verbal information.--- Ability to actively
exchange ideas/thoughts with others.--- Ability to detect,
recognize and judge differences or changes in sound.--- Ability to
monitor machines or equipment to make sure they are operating
properly; note changes in what machines measure or monitor.---
Ability to work varying shifts under stressful conditions such as
heat, cold, high and or confined spaces and have mobility with
ability to climb ladders and stairs and do repetitive bending and
twisting.--- Ability to handle tools or equipment.--- Ability to
work under tight schedules in high pressure situations.--- While
performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts;
high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold;
extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock.--- The associate is
frequently exposed to vibration.--- The associate is occasionally
exposed to outside weather conditions.--- The noise level in the
work environment is usually very loud.--- Be 18 years of age or
older--- Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education---
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and
schedules--- Able to work with minimal supervision--- Ability to
understand and effectively communicate in the English
languagePreferred Qualifications:--- 3+ years of manufacturing
experience operating a variety of machines--- 2 years of work
experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade
discipline--- Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software
including MS Office and email--- Knowledge of inventory control
principles
Keywords: Mars, Sparks , Batching Operator ($3,000 Sign On Bonus!), Other , Sparks, Nevada
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