Machine Operator

Mars • Elizabethtown, PA

5d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operators, also referred to as Team Members, serve as expert members of a manufacturing-area team and are responsible for efficient production of quality products. The role is at Mars Snacking’s Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania site, which manufactures DOVE chocolate. Starting pay is based on experience, beginning at $24.10 per hour or more.

The current 2026 schedule is a first-shift weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with flexibility based on business needs. In 2027, the schedule is expected to transition to a 12-hour day or night shift following a 2-2-3 rotation; further details will be provided during the interview. This is a peanut-free facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with software systems, including MS Office and email.
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 10–50 pounds and push or pull 50–300 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, handle, and grip.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and work on one's feet for extended periods, including shifts lasting 12 hours.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled areas, including hot, cold, and wet conditions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
• Operate equipment and complete changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Take corrective actions to solve problems down to the root cause.
• 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.
• Complete ad hoc tasks.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and merit increases.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting day one.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 18 weeks of parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED