About this role
Job Description:
Job: Micro Sanitation Technician Shift: Days Location: Mars Petcare (Aurora, Nebraska)
Mar Petcare is looking for a Micro Sanitation Tech to join our exciting Nutro business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Aurora, NE.
As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.
Purpose of this Role/Summary
• 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.
Principle Accountabilities
• Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's. • Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area. • Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude. • Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area. • Understands production schedules as they relate to shutdowns. • Detailed cleaning of large areas and workspaces. • Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment • Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment. • The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping Projects • The ability to work in enclosed spaces. • The desire to work as an interactive team in a large plant setting. • When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner. • Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation. • Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals. • Educate others on sanitation principles.
• Receive micro training and understand the hazards of cross contamination. • Develop a detailed knowledge of the process flow of the plant. • Understand traffic, air flow and color code system. • Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety. • Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by manager.
Physical Requirements
• Must be capable of working at elevated heights • Must be able to lift 50 llbs repetitively. • Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended). • Vision correctable to 20/20. • Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. • Standing on a concrete floor • Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform) • Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs. • Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals. • Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently. • Able to work with minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
• Be 18 years of age or older. • Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education. • Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules. • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language. • Able to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent written/verbal communication (English) • Computer Skills • Very Good interpersonal skills, with ability to influence, motivate and work in a team environment. • Self-motivated • Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety. • Excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance. • Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety
About Mars, Incorporated Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: 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® Pet Hospitals, 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 its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.