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Production Assistants are functional and flexible in multiple areas. Ensuring efficiency, operational conformance, and product quality. This role is responsible performing various routine tasks within the manufacturing site following defined standard operating procedures. This role completes a variety of tasks that may include cleaning, operation of equipment, operating forklifts, hand packing product, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeover activities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.
Performs tasks that are needed to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation. May include tasks such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials. May assist as needed with changeovers or minor maintenance tasks.
Operates area equipment or subsystems in a safe and efficient manner using established standard operating procedures.
Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments. Generates work orders as needed.
Performs cleaning and area setup.
Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner. Assist other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area.
Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.
Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line.
Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established standard operating procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Preferred: 1 year manufacturing experience
Forklift experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to work independently
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to lift 25kg

COMPETENCIES:

Personal Learning
Peer Relations
Drive for Results
Self-Development – ability to earn additional skills and develop in role with additional responsibilities
Dealing w/ Ambiguity – can effectively cope with change and comfortably handle uncertainty
Works under minimum supervision
May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
Resolves most issues and problems and refers only complex issues to higher levels.

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: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: One location

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