Mico Sanitation Tech (Bishop)

Micro Sanitation Technician

Mars 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 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 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.

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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.