12hr Night Shift Packaging Machine Operator
Mars•Topeka, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Mars is hiring a Machine Operator for its manufacturing plant in Topeka, Kansas. The role involves becoming a system expert in an assigned production area and safely and efficiently operating food-safe machinery and production lines. The operator helps meet daily production targets while ensuring products meet food safety and quality standards. Mars offers structured training and a supportive team environment for experienced manufacturing professionals, people transitioning into technical work, and military veterans.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent civilian or military education.
- Ability to stand on concrete floors for extended periods; bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, and climb stairs; and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.
- Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA forklift certification; on-site training and licensing are provided.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience operating industrial machinery, or equivalent technical military experience such as equipment maintenance, operations, or mechanical repairs.
- Basic understanding of inventory control systems or experience using enterprise asset management systems such as SAP, GCSS, or equivalent databases.
- Military experience in a listed or related technical, maintenance, operations, or logistics specialty.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate food-safe machinery and production lines to meet daily operational targets.
- Assess equipment reliability and perform routine technical repairs, adjustments, and root-cause troubleshooting.
- Perform routine maintenance and work with the Maintenance team on complex equipment upkeep.
- Conduct food safety and quality checks, including metal detection, date-code inspections, and monitoring dump logs.
- Maintain accurate logs and digital shift-support documentation using desktop and production-tracking computer systems.
- Operate a forklift safely to manage material flow and inventory control in the production area.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on day one.
- Competitive base pay.
- Annual performance-based bonus potential.
- Competitive 401(k) company match.
- Up to three weeks of paid vacation, based on hire date.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Sick pay.
- Paid maternity and parental leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Technical training and pathways for promotion.
- Educational assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
