Utility Operator (2nd Shift) (Finance)
Job Description:
Mars Horsecare- Dalton, OH
Title: Utility Operator
Pay: Based on experience starting at $22.25/HR + $.35 Shift Premium
*Additional Total Rewards below
What do we manufacture?
Horse feed
What is the required shift?
2nd Shift: Monday- Friday 3pm- 11pm
Job Purpose:
The primary role of an Utility Operator is to demonstrate ownership and responsibility for a set of machines, pieces of equipment and/or processes within their working area. This includes carrying out the routine operational tasks required to achieve area targets e.g. starting-up, shutting-down, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out basic changeovers, minor repairs, routine checks , reporting and inspections, and the use of basic ancillary equipment and computer programs.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- High school or GED
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Previous mechanical training or background
- Willing to obtain a Tow Motor License (Mars will train and support)
- Competent with computer software's (Ex: MS Office)
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
- Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping
- Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment
- Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
- Able to handle hot and cold temperature environments
- Ability to read, write and understand English
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ year of experience in a manufacturing setting
- Experience in Utility
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment - by following good hygiene practices & manufacturing practices.
- Complete daily and weekly sanitation and preventative maintenance (PM)
- Monitor all activities on all production lines, immediately reporting downtime to Supervisor, Maintenance and/or Quality Assurance
- Facilitate good communication and planning with supervisor and operators to ensure changeovers are done timely and effectively, optimization of production lines, quality checks are being performed, schedules are achieved with little downtime, waste is reduced or managed effectively.
- Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover
- Obtain a Tow Motor license
- Any ad hoc requests
Total Rewards:
- Pay based on experience starting $22.25/HR
- $.35 Shift Premium
- OT potential
- Annual bonus pay out
- Yearly pay increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks Parental Leave
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse 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 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.
