Micro Sanitation Tech

Micro Sanitation Tech (Bishop) – Mars

Location: Greenies, Kansas City, MO

Shift: Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description: Mar Petcare is looking for a Micro Sanitation Tech to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Kansas City, Mo. As part of our overall compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, vacation, paid holidays, sick pay, maternity and parental leave, and annual bonus earning potential.

• Responsibility for maintaining a clean and sanitary production facility.
• This role specializes in sanitation and pest control for the entire site to provide a clean, safe and orderly environment that exemplifies a world‑class manufacturing facility.

• Assist all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMPs.
• Prioritize work daily by identifying pressing issues, communicating with operators, and considering shift production plans.
• Promote a high‑quality team environment through effective teamwork, self‑management, and a positive attitude.
• Perform assigned activities and job tasks within your area.
• Understand production schedules as they relate to shutdowns.
• Perform detailed cleaning of large areas and work spaces.
• Perform detailed cleaning of manufacturing equipment.
• Apply microbiological and pest‑control knowledge pertinent to a food manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with all teams on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping projects.
• Work in enclosed spaces.
• Work as part of an interactive team in a large plant setting.
• When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties safely and efficiently.
• Execute sanitation duties per the Master Sanitation Schedule, with attention to lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and required documentation.
• Assist the plant in meeting or exceeding production goals.
• Educate others on sanitation principles.
• Receive micro training and understand cross‑contamination hazards.
• Develop detailed knowledge of plant process flow.
• Understand traffic, air flow and color‑code system.
• Every associate at Mars is responsible for quality and food safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Capable of working at elevated heights.
• Able to lift 50 lbs repetitively.
• Not unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Able to stand on feet for long periods.
• Stand on concrete floor.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, uniform).
• Perform bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended periods, reaching, climbing stairs.
• Adapt to temperature and environmental extremes (heat, cold, dust, chemicals).
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and frequent get‑on/get‑off.
• Work with minimal supervision.

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Willing and able to work varying shifts and schedules.
• Understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English).
• Computer skills.
• Very good interpersonal skills, ability to influence, motivate, and work in a team environment.
• Self‑motivated.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP & food safety.
• Excellent working knowledge of production equipment, site layout, sanitation tools, and preventive maintenance.

Mars is a family‑owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets they love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best‑loved brands such as M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS, and COCOAVIA®.

Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD®, Blue Pearl®, 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 its more than 100,000 associates to create value for all partners and deliver growth they are proud of everyday.