Extruder Operator at Mars, Incorporated in Temple, Texas

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job: Operator - Extruder

Location: Mars Petcare (Temple, Texas)

Mars Petcare is seeking a Extruder Operator to join our exciting pet food business at a manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for 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.

Working as a shift team member, the primary role of an Extruder Operator is to demonstrate ownership and responsibility for a set of machines, equipment and/or processes within their working area. This includes carrying out the routine operational tasks required to achieve area targets, e.g., starting up, shutting down, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out basic changeovers, minor repairs, routine checks, reporting and inspections, and the use of basic ancillary equipment and computer programs.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to GCSE level or above.


• Fluent English verbal and written skills.


• Experience in the FMCG / TMP / Factory Operations industry is desirable.


• Mechanical training or background is a must.


• Fluent in Microsoft computer applications


• Experience with quality check


• Experience with data collection

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Accountable for day-to-day running of extruder in line with global standards & monitoring regimes


• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment - by following good hygiene practices & manufacturing practices.


• Monitor all activities on all production lines, immediately reporting downtime to Supervisor, Maintenance, or Quality Assurance when the operator cannot correct downtime.


• Facilitate good communication and planning with other leads and operators to ensure that changeovers are done timely and effectively, production lines are optimized, quality checks are being performed, schedules are achieved with little downtime, and waste is reduced or managed effectively.


• Escalate issues as appropriate and give full and accurate verbal and written handover.

• Annual bonus pay out


• Annual merit increases


• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!


• Up to 6% 401K match


• Paid Time Off


• Tuition reimbursement


• Short/Long Term disability


• 18 weeks parental leave

• 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, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with over 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.

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.

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.