Production Assistant- Forklift Driver- Night Shift

Production Assistant – Forklift Driver – 12 Hour Night Shift

Mars

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for performing various routine tasks in an assigned area of a chocolate manufacturing site following defined standard operating procedures. The role completes tasks including cleaning, basic operation of equipment, operating forklifts, hand packing product, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeover activities.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.
• Performs non-maintenance tasks that maintain product flow and routine equipment operation, such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials.
• Operates area equipment or subsystems safely and efficiently using established SOPs.
• Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments; generates work orders as needed.
• Performs cleaning and area setup.
• Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner; assists other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area.
• Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.
• Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line.
• Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established SOPs.

Qualification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift experience.

Preferred:

• 1 year manufacturing experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, communicate, read, and write basic work‑related English.

Competencies:

• Personal Learning, Peer Relations, Drive for Results.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location: Cleveland, TN

Salary: $90,000 – $98,000