Packaging Operator - 2nd Shift ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

About the role

Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. They ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement while functioning as a member of an area team responsible for the efficient production of quality products in required quantities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and change over specified machinery in the assigned area.
• Train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.
• Perform changeovers, period deep cleanings, and maintain supplies for the designated work area.
• Properly fill out all paperwork and perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks (CILs).
• Adhere to and encourage the Five Principles of Mars.
• Communicate effectively with team leaders and peers.
• Follow proper escalation protocol and fill out HACCP and military sheets correctly.
• Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• Keep the manufacturing area clean and organized according to 5S standards.
• Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to work instructions and checklists.
• Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams.
• Stop the process after noticing a non-conformance and follow proper escalation protocol.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities and make recommendations to the team lead.

Requirements

Education/Training

• Minimum: Grade 12 or High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum: None specified.
• Preferred: Two or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum: Medium-level math, communications, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Strong math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills. Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping, and rolling of barrels (25–105 kg).
• Frequent cleanout of extruders, cooling tunnels, and conveyor systems using scraping tools.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of materials.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent moving of skids using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Frequent stooping and bending.

Benefits

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support, including access to Mars University.
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Medical and dental benefits, participation in a 401k plan, and paid time off.

Pay

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is USD 22.50 – USD 30.93 per hour (applicable to IL). Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in a 401k plan, and paid time off.