Machine Operator; Day Shift

Mars Wrigley-Machine Operator (Day Shift)-Hackettstown, NJ

Pay: based on experience between $25-30/hour

This site manufactures chocolate and peanut M&Ms

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Schedule:
  
  2-2-3 (rotating)
• Hours:
  
  6:30AM– 7:00PM (Day Shift)

Flexible pending business needs

Machine Operators are experts in operating equipment, machinery, and systems within their assigned area and are responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products, performing machine operations and changeovers, and supporting the training of other team members.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in using computers and PC software, including Microsoft Office and email

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50lbs.) and pushing/pulling (50-300lbs.)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours.
• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions.
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
• This is a Peanut facility.

• Technical degree or certification
• Ability to operate a forklift
• OSHA certification
• Experience with SAP

• Assess and operate manufacturing equipment, performing routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve problems to their root cause, taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to perform and complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM).
• Conduct and document quality control (QC) tasks, including metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, and waste performance.
• Maintain detailed and accurate logbooks, ensuring all shift support documentation is completed safely and in compliance with quality standards.
• Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned.

• Starting Pay:
  Based on experience starting at $25+/hour
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave

• 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between $23.57 - $32.41 USD. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.