Packing Operator

Job Description

Packing Operator

Castle Cary

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• Performance related company bonus
• Shifts Mon-Fri: 8 hours, 5 days: 6am-2pm, 5 days: 10pm-6am (nights -shifts start Sunday) 5 days: 2pm-10pm and the rotation starts again
• Permanent position
  
  

Due to continued expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Petcare brand at Castle Cary as a Packing Operator.

Job Purpose

Efficiently run packing machines in the factory to meet the production plan. The packing operator will also play a pivotal role in identifying and delivering continuous improvement projects within the packing hall.

What are we looking for?

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to accurately update data via computerised systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Driver’s license is essential
• Experience in a factory environment desirable
  
  

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Maintain excellent packaging line efficiency in line with the set plan and raise any identified issues
• Support peers in achieving highest Safety, Quality and Efficiency standards throughout the packing hall
• Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld and fulfilled to the highest standard
• Actively participate in operational processes that support the improvement of our business performance
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
  
  

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, 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 our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.