Mars

Process Machine Operator: Floater (1st Shift)

Mars  •  $25.40/hr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Mars Wrigley- Process Machine Operator: Floater- Elizabethtown, PA

  • Pay: Based on experience $25.40/hour+
  • This site manufactures DOVE Chocolate

Current Shift Schedule (2026)

  • Shift: 1st (Day)
  • Schedule: Monday- Friday
  • Hours: 6:30am- 3pm (flexible pending business needs)

Future Shift Schedule (2027):

Transition to a 12-hour night or day shift schedule (Further details will be provided)

of Role:

Process Operator- Floater is the back up to the Production Coordinator and production lead as needed. Responsible for product and machine rebuilds, changeovers, quality checks, cleaning-in-place (CIP), continuous improvement recommendations.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience
  • Basic analytical and mathematical skills
  • Proficient using laptops, iPads, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

  • Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • 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, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical Degree or Certification
  • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing
  • Weever software experience
  • Food or beverage manufacturing experience
  • Maintenance knowledge or capabilities
  • Forklift experience

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Back up to the Production Coordinator and Production lead as needed
  • Ensure operational efficiency, conformance to standards, product quality and drive continuous improvement
  • Responsible for the efficient production of quality products
  • Operate, monitor, and perform changeover and rebuilds on machinery
  • Train and assist other associates as needed, supporting Production Coordinators and the Maintenance team
  • Maintain accurate records of quality checks and keep detailed logbooks
  • Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $25.40/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
  • Relocation will not be provided

Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse 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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About Mars

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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Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
mars.com
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