
Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
Functions include but are not limited to performing changeovers as needed, performing period deep cleanings, maintaining supplies for your designated work area, properly filling out all paperwork and performing all cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S). This is all to be performed while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.
What are we looking for?
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
High School diploma, or equivalent.
Preferred:
Associate's degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing-related discipline.
Two (2) or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.
Experience in a TPM environment.
Physical Requirements:
Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping, and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs)
Frequent clean-out of extruders, cooling tunnels, and conveyor systems using scraping tools
Frequent lifting/carrying of materials
Frequent standing
Frequent use of moving skids using a pallet jack or forklift
Frequent walking
Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
Frequent stooping and bending
What will be your key responsibilities?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of the incumbent is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring all quality, safety, and performance standards are being met.
The incumbent will be responsible for:
Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.
Be responsible for filling out all HACCP and military sheets correctly
Encourage and support a safe working environment.
Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.
Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).
Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams
DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT
Incumbent will have the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol.
Incumbent is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and making recommendations to their team lead.
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.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93

We’re a unified force of 150,000+ Associates, taking action every day toward the world we want tomorrow.
Our Five Principles have kept us true to ourselves and to our commitment to treat others in ways that are consistent with those values. Having stood the test of time, these principles will continue, keeping us free to move quickly and plan for the future.
Quality - The consumer is our boss, quality is our work and value for money is our goal.
Responsibility - As individuals, we demand total responsibility from ourselves; as Associates, we support the responsibilities of others.
Mutuality - A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure.
Efficiency - We use resources to the full, waste nothing and do only what we can do best.
Freedom - We need freedom to shape our future; we need profit to remain free.
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