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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 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.
Responsible for the total operation of the coating operations.
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
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently
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