Machine Operator - First Shift

Job Description:

Mars Snacking – Team Member- Elizabethtown, PA

• •Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/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, following a 2-2-3 schedule (Further details will be provided during interview)

Description of Role:

Machine Operators (Team Members) function as an expert member of a manufacturing area team responsible for the efficient production of quality products.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• •High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• •1+ years’ experience in manufacturing
• •Proficiency in software systems including MS Office and e-mail

Physical Requirements:

• •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 non-climate-controlled areas including hot, cold and wet conditions.
• •Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Technical degree or certifications
• •2+ years experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
• •Ability to operate a forklift
• •Knowledge of inventory control principles

Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• •Performs activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area
• •Operates equipment and changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
• •Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
• •Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
• •Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM)
• •Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• •Maintain accurate records of quality check and keeps detailed logbooks
• •Any ad hoc tasks

Total Rewards

• •Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/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 will be the Interview Process?

Resume review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision

Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility