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

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 GMPs.

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 with 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 130000 like-minded and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company where were 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 worlds best-loved brands: M&Ms SNICKERS TWIX MILKY WAY DOVE PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN WHISKAS EXTRA ORBIT 5 SKITTLES BENS ORIGINAL and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands we proudly take care of half of the worlds pets through our nutrition health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals BluePearl Linnaeus AniCura VCA and Pet in McLean VA Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire our 130000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.