MARS Hiring for Team Member – Rotating 8 Hour Shifts at Newmarket, ON Full Time

There are four types of Team Members:
Process Team Member-makes the candy

Support Team Member- makes the chocolate (mixing the ingredients) or either ships the candy (shipping and receiving)

Packing Team Member-packs the candy

Team Members are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. They function as a member of a manufacturing 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. The 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.

Key Responsibilities:
Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a manufacturing 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 preventative maintenance (PM)

Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc

High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard QC & other quality related duties

Maintain accurate records of quality checks (QC, production numbers or waste performance

Keeps detailed log books: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter

Minimum Requirements:
Be 18 years of age or older

Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

1 year work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline

1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines

Must be willing and able to work varying/rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to troubleshoot & resolve issues

Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language

Good listening and organizing skills

Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems

Successful completion of a substance screening and background check

Preferred Requirements:
Knowledge of inventory control principles

Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification

Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email

Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system

Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (LSS, PSL, MIS, SQCIS, etc.)

Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions