Operator 3 - Mill Room - R113434

$31,000 - $53,000/Yr

Mars Incorporated - Temple, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Temple, TX

10,001+ employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

Mars Petcare is seeking a Mill Room Operator to join their manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas. This role is crucial in efficiently batching quality pet food products while ensuring operational conformance and product quality. The operator will work as part of a team, operating machinery, performing quality checks, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within the area.
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently.
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to the root cause level.
• Assesses equipment operating reliability and performs routine blown screens, change of filters, hammer rotations, and malfunction troubleshooting.
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance.
• Maintains accurate records of screen checks, batch numbers, and bag ingredient track log reports.
• Performs all shift support documentation in a quality manner.
• Performs QC tasks such as magnet checks, inspection of date codes on ingredient bags, item numbers, etc.
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality-related duties.
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions, and production inventories.
• Supports and follows the direction of the Extruder Operator and Shift Lead.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.

Nice-to-haves

• 3 years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
• Two 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401k match
• Up to three weeks of vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Sick Pay
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Annual bonus earning potential
• Tuition reimbursement