Operator ( Nights

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Position: Operator

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Shifts:

12 Hour – Night Shift; 6pm – 6:30am.

Shift Schedules: 4 on 4 off continuously.

Mars Petcare (Greenies) is hiring an Operator at our climate‑controlled Kansas City, MO location.

Being a Mars Associate means doing challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best‑loved brands. You’ll work with talented, friendly people from diverse backgrounds and receive the tools, training, and experience you need to make a positive impact on our business, the planet, and your own career. It’s more than a job – it’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

An Operator is a system expert in their assigned area, highly functional in multiple areas, and must work safely at all times. They ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and drive continuous improvement. Operators are responsible for producing quality products in the required quantities, understanding the manufacturing change‑over process, and operating other equipment as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills are essential, as is punctuality.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills – preferably iPad
• Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment – resiliency
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods; mobility to climb stairs and ladders

• Operate equipment to complete the conversion process and package the finished product before shipping to customers.
• Conduct problem‑solving and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Load packaged material, clear jams, reset faults, perform change‑overs, quality checks, report issues, and maintain GMPs.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance work as assigned (CILs).
• Ensure quality and food safety procedural conformance.
• Wear required PPE and report any safety hazards immediately.
• Communicate accurate and timely information using computer technology.
• Work in a self‑directed manner with a positive attitude; be reliable, conscientious, punctual, and have a strong work ethic.
• Conduct sanitation activities as required.
• Manage inventory throughout the production process.
• Provide informal leadership to temporary associates during production.

• Pay based on experience.
• OT potential.
• Annual bonus payout.
• Annual merit increases.

• Medical, Vision & Dental – starts day one.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short/Long term disability.
• Onsite gym.

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose‑driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to in‑house Mars University.
• Industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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.