Processing Operator - 1st Shift ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

About the Role

Production Technicians are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. They ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement as members of an area team directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in required quantities. This role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level.
• Assesses equipment operating reliability and performs routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance.
• Maintains accurate records of QC checks, production numbers, or waste performance.
• Keeps detailed log books and performs all shift support documentation in a quality manner.
• Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership for product quality and performs all standard quality checks and other quality-related duties.
• Operates a computer and utilizes basic standard desktop systems.
• Understands principles of inventory control.
• Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals.
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions, and production inventories.
• Has a general knowledge of Mars and the systems used by the business.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of processing or packaging machines.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
• Experience with SAP.

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, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and frequent getting on and off.

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 from day one, including access to in-house Mars University.
• Opportunity to learn, develop, and take charge of your own career.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Respect and value as an employee.
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value, and impact a better world for generations to come.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in 401k plan.
• Paid time off benefits.

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 offered 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 benefits.