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Production Technician

Production Technician

at Mars Petcare

Leipsic, OH

Posted: 4-17-2025

Engineering

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$52,936/year

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About this Career

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Skills

Reliability, Packaging Machine Operation, Forklift Truck, Relationship Building, Team Building, Continuous Improvement Process, Planning, Customer Service, Communication, Inventory Control, Interpersonal Communications, People Management, Leadership, Decision Making, SAP Applications, Functional Skills Qualification, Organizational Skills, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), English Language, Machinery, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, OSHA Certification

Job Description

Job Description:
PURPOSE OF JOB
Team Members are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. Team Members must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Team Members 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
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 50 lbs
  • Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • 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
  • Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting
  • Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
  • Able to maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance
  • Keeps detailed log books: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter
  • Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc
  • Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties
  • Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems
  • Understands principles of inventory control
  • Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals
  • Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories.
  • Has a general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES 1.
Functional/Technical skills 2. Planning 3. Drive for Results 4. Priority Setting 5. Customer focus 6. Peer Relationships
KEY FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
  • Relationship building with other Associates and teams
  • Good communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analyze equipment support needs
  • Strong organization skills
KEY EXPERIENCES
  • 3 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
  • Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
  • Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of processing or packaging machines
  • Knowledge of inventory control principles
  • Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification
  • Experience with
SAP DESIRED EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Decisions
  • Input on how to improve processes and equipment
  • Make changes to SOP's and Job aids as necessary to maintain equipment to eliminate losses
  • Preventive maintenance changes to eliminate losses from wear
  • Centerline changes based on historical data to eliminate losses
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
None- but must be a good communicator and have good relations with others. Provide feedback on new hires or new Associates training progress for
ITMS. PAY
$25.45+ 1.32 Shift Differential for afternoon and night shifts. 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. 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 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$52,936/yr

$52,936/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

3