Production Machine Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional the Making/Packing areas. Production Machine Operators must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Production Machine Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. Shift: We run on a rotation shift that works Monday - Friday. You will rotate these 3 shifts weekly; 1st shift - 6am - 2:30pm; 2nd shift - 2pm - 10:30pm; and 3rd shift - 10pm - 6:30am Location: Our facility in Henderson, NC is located approximately 35 miles from Raleigh, NC and 25 miles from Wake Forest, NC. It will be a reverse commute! What are we looking for? High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years of manufacturing experience operating various packaging & processing machines preferred. Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts and/or schedules. Passion to work and learn in a manufacturing environment with career advancement opportunities This job requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives. Prior experience in similar high-speed production environment is a plus What will be your key responsibilities? Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within production line or area. Adhere to personal safety practices & operate equipment in a safe & efficient manner. Able to assess equipment operating reliability & perform routine preventive maintenance, repairs, adjustments & malfunction troubleshooting. High degree of ownership for product quality, performs all standard quality checks and other quality-related duties. Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, CCP and OPRP checks as required. Takes corrective actions in solving problems to the root cause level. Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems. Loading packaging material, clearing jams, resetting faults, changeovers, product quality checks report issues, and maintaining area GMP’s. Physical/Environmental requirements Standing on a concrete floor Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform) Bending, stooping, twisting, turn, standing for extended periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently. Compensation: Competitive pay of $22.49/hour, which includes base rate of $21.99/hour and $.50 shift differential. OT potential Annual bonus Annual merit increases based on performance Total Rewards: Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one! Up to 6% 401K match Vacation time Tuition reimbursement Short/Long Term disability 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 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow. 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