Machine Operator - 3rd Shift ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Mars•Yorkville, IL

3d•$23 - $31

About The Position

The Machine Operator is a system expert in the assigned area and is expected to be capable of working across multiple areas. As part of an area team responsible for producing the required quantities of quality products efficiently, the operator runs and changes over assigned machinery while maintaining operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. The role includes supporting and training other associates as needed and using strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives. The operator performs changeovers and periodic deep cleanings, maintains work-area supplies, completes required paperwork, and carries out cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks (CILs), while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars. The primary responsibility is to operate equipment in the assigned area while meeting quality, safety, and performance standards. The operator may stop a process after noticing a non-conformance, following the proper escalation protocol, and is responsible for identifying improvement opportunities and making recommendations to the team lead. The scheduled shift is 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The listed base pay range for Illinois is $22.50 to $30.93 per hour. Total compensation includes variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Requirements

Grade 12, a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Medium-level math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed, including frequent handling and movement of materials and equipment.

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.
Operate and change over specified machinery in the assigned area.
Perform changeovers and cleanouts according to standards, work instructions, and checklists.
Perform periodic deep cleanings and all required cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks (CILs).
Maintain supplies for the designated work area and keep the manufacturing area clean and organized in accordance with 5S standards.
Complete HACCP and military sheets and other required paperwork correctly.
Communicate effectively with the team leader and peers and follow proper escalation protocol.
Support a safe working environment and adhere to and encourage the Five Principles of Mars.
Train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.
Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams.
Stop the process when a non-conformance is noticed, following the proper escalation protocol.
Identify and implement improvement opportunities and make recommendations to the team lead.