Job Abstract

Company: Mars Wrigley- Hackettstown, NJ

Title: Team Member (Machine Operator)

Pay: Starting at $24/HR + $1.50/HR Shift Differential (based on experience)

Additional rewards and benefit's below

What do we Manufacture?

M&Ms- Chocolate and Peanut

*This is a Peanut Facility

Required Shift:

- 12 Hour rotating shift between days and nights (4 days "on" followed by 4 days off)

-Day Shift: around 7am-7pm & Night Shift around 7pm- 7am

*Additional information provided in the screening process

Job Purpose:

Team Members are equipment, machine and system experts in their assigned area responsible for the efficient production of quality products. They operate/change over specified machinery as well as support training others.

What we are looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• 1+ years experience within a manufacturing environment AND/OR posses a technical or trade certification/degree
• Comfortable with computer and PC software including MS Office and email

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum 12 hours in one shift).
• Ability to understand, communicate, read, and write in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification
• Knowledge of inventory control principles

• Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems and work instructions

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Assess and operate manufacturing equipment and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting 
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM)
• Performs and records quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, waste performance, etc. 
• Keeps detailed logbooks:  Performs all shift support documentation in a quality and safe matter
• Any ad hoc tasks assigned

Total Rewards:

• Pay based on experience starting at $24/HR
• Shift differential of $1.50/HR
• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases
• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K 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

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.