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 with software systems, including Microsoft Office and email, is required.
The ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
The role requires frequent lifting and carrying 10–50 pounds and pushing and pulling 50–300 pounds.
The role requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
The ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces is required.
The ability to stand and work on one's feet for extended periods, including shifts lasting 12 hours, is required.
The ability to work in non-climate-controlled areas, including hot, cold, and wet conditions, is required.
Proficiency in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English is required.

Responsibilities

Perform activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
Operate equipment and perform changeovers safely and efficiently.
Take corrective actions to solve problems at the root-cause level.
Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
Perform equipment preventative maintenance or work with Maintenance to complete it.
Perform quality-control tasks, including metal checks, date-code and item-number inspections, and dump logs.
Maintain accurate quality-check records and detailed logbooks.
Complete 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.
The ability to operate a forklift is preferred.
Knowledge of inventory-control principles is preferred.
Experience with SAP or another warehouse management system is preferred.

Job Description:

Mars Snacking – Team Member- Elizabethtown, PA

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

Current Shift Schedule (2026)

Shift: 1st (day)
Schedule: Monday- Friday
Hours: 6:30am- 3pm (flexible pending business needs)

Future Shift Schedule (2027):

Transition to a 12-hour night or day shift schedule, following a 2-2-3 schedule (Further details will be provided during interview)

Description of Role:

Machine Operators (Team Members) function as an expert member of a manufacturing area team responsible for the efficient production of quality products.

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
Knowledge of inventory control principles

Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Performs activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area
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

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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