Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Machine Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeElizabethtown, PA, USA$24.10 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education is required.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience is required.
Proficiency in software systems including Microsoft Office and email is required.
The employee must perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
The employee must frequently lift or carry 10–50 pounds and push or pull 50–300 pounds.
The employee must frequently bend, stoop, twist, handle, and grip.
The employee must be able to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
The employee must be able to stand and work on their feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours.
The employee must be capable of working in non-climate-controlled areas, including hot, cold, and wet conditions.
The employee must be proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Responsibilities

Perform activities and job tasks within the packaging area.
Unload packaging from trailers and move packaging in the SAP system.
Operate equipment and perform changeovers safely and efficiently.
Take corrective action to solve problems at the root-cause level.
Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
Perform or work with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance.
Perform quality-control tasks such as metal checks and inspection of date codes, item numbers, and dump logs.
Maintain accurate records of quality checks and detailed logbooks.
Perform ad hoc tasks.

Desired Qualifications

A technical degree or certifications are preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines is preferred.
Ability to operate a forklift is preferred.
Experience with SAP or another warehouse management system is preferred.

Job Description:

Mars Snacking – Machine Operator- Elizabethtown, PA

Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+
This site manufactures DOVE chocolate

Shift Schedule:

4 Shift Rotation:

4th Shift: Week Off
3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Weekday Shifts: 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
Weekend Shifts: 12-hour shifts (off every other weekend)

Description of Role:

Machine Operators (Team Members) function as an expert member of the packaging area responsible for the efficient production of quality products and delivering packaging to the production lines. Unload the packaging from trailers, and move packaging in SAP system.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
1+ years’ experience in manufacturing
Proficiency in software systems including MS Office and e-mail

Physical Requirements:

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
Capable of working in non-climate-controlled areas including hot, cold and wet conditions.
Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical degree or certifications
2+ years experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
Ability to operate a forklift
Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Performs activities and job tasks within the packaging area
Unloads the packaging from trailers, and move packaging in SAP system.
Operates equipment and changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM)
Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
Maintain accurate records of quality check and keeps detailed logbooks
Any ad hoc tasks

Total Rewards

Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+
Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
Benefits Starting Day One:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- 18 weeks parental leave

What will be the Interview Process?

Resume review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision

Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility

What can you expect from Mars?

The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
To be respected and valued.
The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $27B
Headquarters: McLean, VA
Founded: 1911

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