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We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.\nAs part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.\nResponsibilities:\nThe ability to maintain safety standards by using LOTO and confined space entry procedures when working in the primary area of the factory.\nFamiliar with following procedures and work instructions\nThe ability to load production materials into the primary piece of equipment, meeting corporate quality and safety standards in pet food manufacturing.\nAssist product changeovers on a primary piece of equipment.\nEffectively communicate with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.\nAssist in operating equipment for breaks and lunches or as needed.\nComply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.\nDocument quality attributes and provides production data for shift reports on a computer or IPad.\nThis position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.\nEffective communication with the Dries Room (Platform)\nKey Functional Skills/Knowledge:\nGood knowledge of production processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards.\nGeneral understanding of Start Up, Operation, Shut Down, & Cleaning equipment\nThe ability to assist and troubleshoot equipment.\nThe ability to assist with quality checks and document results using a database collection system using a computer or IPad.\nFood Manufacturing experience\nKnowledge of Near Miss Reporting\nFamiliar with metal detector operation\nFamiliar with HMIs (Platform)\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent.\n1+ years of manufacturing experience.\nAbility to lift 50 pounds.\nAbility to quickly respond.\nAbility to stand for long periods of time on hard surfaces\nComputer / IPad literate with the ability to enter, record, maintain, and retrieve data.\nWhat can you expect from Mars?\nWork with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.\nJoin a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.\nBest-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.\nAn industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.\nInterested candidates must meet all qualifications to be considered for this position.\nAbout Mars, Incorporated\nMars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. 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