To apply, visit https://careers.mars.com/global/en/search-results?qcity=Reno&qstate=Nevada&qcountry=United%20States

$3,000 sign on bonus

The Batching Operator is a core position in the conversion of raw materials into finished pet food by safely and efficiently receiving, analyzing, and processing raw ingredients. This position also completes preventative maintenance and mechanically troubleshoots system equipment and is responsible to train other processing associates.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2-3 years’ work or military experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Basic math, reading and writing skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 52 lbs.
• Ability to work 12 under fast paced conditions such as heat, cold, high and/ or confined spaces and possesses mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Work at times, with extreme temperatures (heat/humidity in extrusion; cold/wind/rain in Wet and Dry receiving; and varying degrees of heat and noise around dryers and hammer mills.
• Hearing and speaking ability both in person and on the phone
• Ability to recognize colors

Preferred 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
• Mechanical aptitude
• Housekeeping skills and knowledge of GMP's
• Knowledge of personal computers
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Responsible for the total operation of any combination of the following unit operations.
• Operation includes operating all system, performing all quality checks, maintaining conformance reports and systems logs, troubleshooting all aspects of each system, and maintaining area in a clean, orderly manner.
• Manage the batching schedule, and batch to assure accurate batches of mixed meal delivered through the hammer mill and screening system.
• Coordinate flexible workforce activities as needed for recipe specific requirements.
• Participate in setting strategy for the processing system to ensure meeting of exceeding production schedule in the most efficient manner possible.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to promote associate safety and product integrity.
• Troubleshoot processing system to optimize performance and take corrective action to ensure product quality while minimizing unnecessary downtime.
• Perform preventative and downtime maintenance of area equipment and helps make incremental improvements.
• Improve operations through individual and group problem solving and provide leadership in solving problems on the floor and in meetings.
• Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude.
• Assist Research and Development on new products improving current ones.
• Prepare and maintain SOP's and training modules.
• Participate in problem solving groups as appropriate.
• Train other area associates in operation of all areas and systems.
• Participate in site safety program and actively look for ways to improve site area safety.
• Associate is responsible for communicating and elevating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.
• Other similar duties as assigned.

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

About Mars:
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™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™.Headquartered in McLean, 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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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