Mars Wrigley- Machine Operator- Night Shift- Hackettstown, NJ Starting rate: $25+/hour (based on experience) and $2/hour shift premium This site manufacturing chocolate and peanut M&Ms Required Shift Shift: Third Shift Schedule: 2-2-3 (rotating) Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Day Shift) Description of Role Machine Operators/Team Members are experts in operating equipment, machinery, and systems within their assigned area. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products, performing machine operations and changeovers, and supporting the training of other team members. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment Proficient in using computers and PC software, including Microsoft Office and email Physical Requirements: Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs.) 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, with shifts lasting 12 hours Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English. This is a Peanut facility Preferred Qualifications: Technical degree or certification 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines Ability to operate a forklift OSHA certification Experience with SAP What will be your Key Responsibilities? Assess and operate manufacturing equipment, performing routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting as needed. Identify and resolve problems to their root cause, taking appropriate corrective actions. Collaborate with Maintenance to perform and complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM). Conduct and document quality control (QC) tasks, including metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, and waste performance. Maintain detailed and accurate logbooks, ensuring all shift support documentation is completed safely and in compliance with quality standards. Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned. Total Rewards Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $25+/hour Shift Differential: $2/hour Annual Bonus and Merit Increases Benefits Starting Day One: Medical, Vision, and Dental Up to 6% 401(k) match Vacation time Tuition reimbursement Short/Long-Term Disability 18 weeks parental leave What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees