MARS Hiring for Operator 2 at Bolton, ON Full Time

Operators are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. Operators must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Operators function as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area in the prescribed amount of time. Operators must have the skill set to 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 Accountabilities

Responsible for the operation of process and/or packaging equipment to complete the conversion process and package finished product prior to shipping in accordance with all SOPs and specifications.

Efficient and effective operation of all process and/or packaging equipment to exceed schedule

Perform all area changeovers and continuous improvement activities in area

Intermediate to complex troubleshooting

Complete all area transactions in MRP system and trouble shoot inventory issues as required

Perform all quality checks as defined in SOPs and be able to adjust equipment to optimize product quality; maintain area GMP’s

Train back-ups and new associates & cross train in process and/or packaging

Complete all PM work orders as and enter corrective work order requests into the MIS

Active participation in the Safety program as it applies to the Process/Packaging Area, including area audits and conformance to all area LOTO and safety procedures

Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures

Key Lateral Responsibilities

Shift Team

Maintenance Team Meetings

Key Critical Competencies (Functional or Leadership)

Packaging acumen

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Conflict management

Key Technical Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Secondary School diploma

Mechanical aptitude

Minimum Intermediate troubleshooting skills

Proven ability to optimize equipment to meet or exceed product specifications, schedule, and planned rates

Strong technical problem solving skills

Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management systems & procedures

Knowledge of food safety, GMP, ISO, HACCP, SPC

Critical Learning Experiences

5-10 years of manufacturing experience operating complex high-speed packaging and/or process equipment

Experience with quality systems and SPC

Demonstrated ability to continuously improve an area/equipment operation

Quality and Food Safety

Utilizing knowledge of Q/FS systems. The associate ensures Food Safety requirements are effectively performed. This includes training of other associates on the Food Safety & Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), ensuring CCP monitoring is in effect and continuous improvement of the process with any changes to our working environment is practiced.