Coating Operator

Job Description: Coating Operator

Mars Petcare (KKS) 1790 Pineview Road Columbia, SC 29209

What are we looking for?

• Motivated individuals to help others and work on your own initiatives.
• Meets and exceeds expected levels of production and quality.
• Have the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Problem solving/troubleshooting, as necessary.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to our operations as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Responsible for the total operation of the coating operations.
• Operation includes operating all systems, performing all quality checks, maintaining conformance reports and systems logs, troubleshooting all aspects of each system, and maintaining area in a clean, orderly manner.
• Coordinate flexible workforce activities as needed for recipe specific requirements.
• Participate in setting strategy for the processing system to ensure meeting and exceeding of the 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, interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
• Train other area associates in operation of all areas and systems.
• Associate is responsible for communicating and escalating any quality and food safety concerns to site management.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Warehouse/Shipping functions as needed and available.
• Participate in site safety program and actively look for ways to improve site and area safety.
• Other similar duties as assigned.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Must not be afraid of heights and capable of working at elevated heights.
• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 (contact lenses not recommended).
• Hearing and speaking ability both in person and on the phone.
• Ability to recognize colors.
• Must be able to stand on your feet on a concrete floor for extended periods of time and wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, uniform, etc.).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting to 55 lbs.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers through demonstrated competency in software including MS Office and email.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating schedules.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.
• High Level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving.

For Internal Associates:

• Most recent Performance appraisal with a minimum of "Meets" expectations and not more than 1 year old.
• No active disciplinary notices.
• Acceptable attendance (less than 5 incidents and no discipline above an Initial Warning).

Desired Education:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• College Degree in a plus.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we are 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.