Operator

Join Our Greenies Team in Kansas City

At Mars Petcare we are passionate about pets. Our Greenies brand is dedicated to keeping pets healthy and happy and we manufacture our world-renowned products right here in our highly desirablefully climate-controlled Kansas City facility.

Whether you are an experienced manufacturing professional a hands-on technician looking for a new opportunity or amilitary Veteran transitioning to a civilian career Mars offers the structured training supportive team and growth-oriented environment you need to succeed. We highly value the dedication safety-first mindset and natural leadership that Veterans bring to our team and strongly encourage you to apply.

What We Offer (Total Rewards)

AtMars being an associate is more than ajobitsan opportunity to build a long-term career. We provide a competitive industry-leading package starting on your very first day:

• Health & Wellness:Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision coverage.

• Financial Security:Competitive base pay overtime potential annual company bonus and annual merit increases.

• Retirement Planning:An exceptional 401(k) program with up to6% companymatch.

• Work-Life Balance:Generous paid vacation time and 12 Paid Holidays per year.

• Family & Personal Support:Short-Term and Long-Term Disability tuition reimbursement and access to anon-site gym.

• Career Growth:Access to top-tier learning and development throughMars University.

Key Responsibilities

As a night shift Machine Operator you will serve as a technical system expert. You will safelyoperateproduction and packaging equipment troubleshoot issues and help drive continuous improvements.

• Equipment Operation:Efficientlyoperateconversion and packaging machinery to package finished products securely for our customers.

• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting:Conduct technical troubleshooting clear equipment jams reset machine faultsand leadproduct changeovers.

• Preventative Maintenance:Complete basic preventative maintenance tasks (CILs: Clean Inspect Lubricate) to keep our lines running smoothly.

• Quality Assurance:Always ensure absolute conformance with food safety and quality standards (GMPs).

• Digital Communication:Enter track and retrieveaccurateandtimelyproduction data using standard computer/iPad systems.

• Informal Leadership:Manage raw inventory throughout the production process and provide supportive informal guidance and coaching to temporary associates.

• Safe Work Environment:Actively wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)identifysafety hazards andmaintaina pristine and orderly work area.

Position Requirements

MinimumRequirements:

• Education:High School Diploma GED or equivalent civilian/military education.

• Experience:1 years of manufacturing experienceOR equivalent technical/operational military experience.

• Communication Skills:Strong verbal and written communication skills with a positive collaborative attitude.

• Technical Literacy:Basic computer/iPad skills with a passion for learning new automated systems.

• Professional Attributes:Highly reliable resilient conscientious punctual and driven by a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods on hard surfaces.

• Physical mobility to climb stairs and ladders safely.

• Ability tolift upto 40 pounds.

Military & Veteran Technical Equivalency Guide

At Mars we recognize that your military service has prepared you for this role. If you served in any of the following fields your training maps perfectly to our technical safety and leadership demands:

• U.S. Army:Allied Trade Specialist (91E) Wheeled Vehicle Repairer (91B) Motor Transport Operator (88M) Unit Supply Specialist (92Y) Quartermaster/Logistics Specialist.Your experience managingsmall detailsor leading squads directly translates to our informal leadership and inventory responsibilities.

• U.S. Navy:Machinists Mate (MM) Machinery Repairman (MR) Engineman (EN) Equipment Operator (EO) Logistics Specialist (LS) Damage Controlman (DC).Your experience with shipboard PM (Preventative Maintenance) directly translates to our CIL (Clean Inspect Lubricate) processes.

• U.S. Air Force:Aerospace Propulsion Specialist (2A6X1)AircraftMetals Technology (2A7X1) Materiel Management (2S0X1) Pavements & Construction Equipment (3E2X1).Your strict adherence to flight-line safety and technical manuals aligns perfectly with our GMP and safety cultures.

• U.S. Marine Corps:Machinist (2161) Metal Worker (1316) Engineer Equipment Operator (1345) Supply Chain/Logistics Specialist (3043) Motor Vehicle Operator (3531).Your squad leadership (NCO) experience maps directlyto directingand coordinating with temporary production associates.

• U.S. Coast Guard:Machinery Technician (MK) Damage Controlman (DC) Storekeeper (SK).

About Mars Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost$35 billionin sales the company is a global business that produces some of the worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES and COCOAVIA. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD Pet Hospitals Blue Pearl VCA and Pet Partners.

The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire our more than 100000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.