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Extruder Operator - 12hr Day Shift at Mars Incorporated

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Fremont, Nebraska





Job Description:

Job Purpose/Overview

The role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Production Operators must ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Production Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

Key Responsibilities


  • Operate extrusion, drying, coating, cooling, product transfer, and cleaning equipment and systems

  • Operate production and processing systems in accordance with Mars Petcare Operating Procedures; in a safe, productive, and efficient manner at all times.

  • Perform Processing operational activity according to production and planning schedules and requirements

  • Perform required Quality Control checks and/or analysis on each production of processed and coated materials in accordance to Mars Petcare Quality Procedures.

  • Maintain CCPs in the department

  • Perform the CCP procedure according to SOPs

  • Perform periodic and routine inventories of raw materials in storage

  • Provide and perform routine maintenance and checks on equipment

  • Provide reporting and documentation of Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation activities in accordance with Mars Petcare Operating Procedures

  • Assist in other production, sanitation, maintenance, and quality activity in other areas as directed.

  • Provide functional communications with other staff members as necessary to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity and safety.

  • Perform all duties in compliance with Mars Petcare Quality Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • Adhere to all Mars Petcare safety requirements.

  • Perform housekeeping and sanitation procedures in accordance with Mars Petcare's Food Safety and Sanitation Program.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.

  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.

  • All associates are responsible for the safety, quality and food safety in their work area.

Context and Scope

Physical/Environmental Requirements


  • Standing on a concrete floor

  • Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

  • Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55lbs

  • Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

  • Vision correctable to 20/20

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications


  • Be 18 years of age or older

  • Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

  • Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

  • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language


Knowledge / Experience

  • 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

  • Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift





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