Machine Operator

Mars•Elizabethtown, PA

17h•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Snacking is hiring a Machine Operator (Team Member) at its Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania site, which manufactures DOVE chocolate. The role is based in the packaging area and is responsible for efficient production of quality products and delivery of packaging to production lines. Duties include unloading packaging from trailers and moving packaging in the SAP system. The position follows a rotating schedule with weekday shifts of eight hours, Monday through Friday, and weekend shifts of 12 hours, with every other weekend off. The listed rotation includes a week off, a third shift from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., a second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and a first shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The facility is peanut-free.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Proficiency with software systems, including MS Office and email.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Frequent lifting and carrying of 10–50 pounds and pushing or pulling 50–300 pounds.
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, including shifts lasting 12 hours.
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled areas, including hot, cold, and wet conditions.
Proficiency in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Nice To Haves

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

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 equipment preventative maintenance or work with Maintenance to complete it.
Perform quality-control tasks, including metal checks and inspection of date codes, item numbers, and dump logs.
Maintain accurate quality-check records and detailed logbooks.
Perform ad hoc tasks.