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 MarsMars 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.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.