What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extruder Operator position at Mars?
Job Description:
The Extruder Operator is responsible and accountable for assuring all formulas are manufactured according to Q&FS specifications and QMP standards in support of the Company's Quality and Food Safety principles.
What are we looking for?
The Extruder Operator is responsible and accountable for assuring all formulas are manufactured according to Q&FS specifications and QMP standards in support of the Company's Quality and Food Safety principles.
What are we looking for?
- Principal Accountabilities
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Is the main point of contact for all resources in the processing area of the plant
- Coordinates all processing area activities and a safe, food safe, and efficient manner in alignment with shift, area, and plant goals
- Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area
- Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
- Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
- Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
- Maintains accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance
- Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter
- Performs QC tasks such as magnet checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, equipment attributes, all extruder and dryer system process control checks, etc.
- Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties
- Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories
- All associates are responsible for the safety, quality, and food safety in their work area
- Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words, and spirit
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
- Assure the process equipment and all supporting processes are in compliance with Q&FS, QMP, and performance objectives at the following process flow points. This is subject to change based on operational requirements: Conditioning, Extrusion, Drying and Coating
- Q&FS Testing Equipment
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Key Functional Skills/Knowledge
- Team player, Action oriented, Problem-solving abilities, Strong communication skills and Continuous self-development
- Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space
- Wearing proper personal protective equipment (bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
- Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
- Knowledge of local, federal, and industry regulations with regards to: Food Safety (GMP, HACCP), Food Quality (Product and Process)
- Q&FS testing practices and procedures, QMP polices, and SPC
- Work with over 130,000 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.
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