Machine Operator - Pitman Nights ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Mars•Yorkville, IL

5d•$25 - $34

About The Position

Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. They help ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement as members of area teams responsible for producing quality products in the required quantities. The role operates and changes over specified machinery in the assigned area, and may train or perform the tasks of other associates as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills support site objectives. The work includes performing changeovers and periodic deep cleanings, maintaining supplies for the designated work area, completing paperwork, and carrying out cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks (CILs), while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars. The primary function is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while meeting quality, safety, and performance standards. The schedule is a rotating 2-on, 2-off, 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off pattern, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Requirements

Grade 12, high school diploma, or equivalent.
Medium-level math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, reaching, stooping, and bending.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in an engineering- or manufacturing-related discipline.
Two or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI.
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent.
Strong math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in a TPM environment.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring quality, safety, and performance standards are met.
Perform machinery changeovers and cleanouts according to work instructions, checklists, and established standards.
Perform periodic deep cleanings and cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks (CILs).
Maintain supplies for the designated work area and complete required paperwork, including HACCP and military sheets.
Communicate effectively with the team leader and peers and follow proper escalation protocols.
Encourage and support a safe working environment.
Keep the manufacturing area clean and organized in accordance with 5S standards.
Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams.
Identify and implement improvement opportunities and make recommendations to the team lead.
Stop the process after noticing a non-conformance, following the proper escalation protocol.
Train and/or perform tasks of other associates in the area as needed.