Machine Operator- Forklift (Night Shift

Mars Snacking-Machine Operator - Forklift (Night Shift)-Hackettstown, NJ

Job Description:

• Starting rate:$25+/hour (based on experience) and $2/hour shift premium

• This site manufactures chocolate and peanut M&Ms

Required Shift

• Shift: 3rdShift

• Schedule:
  
  2-2-3 (rotating)

• Hours:
  
  6:30PM– 7:00AM(Night Shift)

Description of Role

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

Whatare welooking for?

• High School Diploma, GEDor equivalent education

• 1+years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to operate a forklift

• 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

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines

• OSHA certification

• Experience with SAP

What will be your

Key Responsibilities?

• Assess and operate manufacturing equipment, performing routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting as needed.

• 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.

Total Rewards

• Starting Pay:Based on experience starting at $25+/hour

• Shift Differential:$2/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

What can you expect from Mars?

• 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