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Join Mars as a Gum Recovery Worker in Yorkville, Illinois for a full-time role on a Pitman Days shift (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM). Earn a competitive base pay of USD 20.72 - USD 28.49 per hour plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus. This role involves managing the gum recovery department, operating forklifts, and ensuring material accountability while upholding food safety standards.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Manufacturing experience required; food manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds.
  • Computer literate with data collection system experience.
  • Forklift certification preferred.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Forklift operation: Operate a stand-up forklift to transport and supply materials efficiently.
  • Troubleshooting: Quickly respond to and resolve operational issues within the gum recovery and supply processes.
  • Data management: Enter, record, and maintain data using computer-based data collection systems.
  • Communication: Coordinate with production leads to ensure timely material replenishment.
  • Potential transition routes: People from warehouse, logistics, or general production roles may bring material handling and safety skills, alongside meeting the physical and high school education requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the Material Handler is to perform all functions associated with the supply department, including but not limited to:

  • Run gum recovery department

  • Ability to operate a stand-up forklift

  • Material accountability

  • Support Area Lead with all activities associated with supply department

What are we looking for?

Shift Schedule: Pitman Days (6:00 Am – 6:30 pm)

2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on, 2 nights off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • manufacturing experience.

  • Ability to lift 60 pounds.

  • Ability to quickly respond.

  • troubleshooting ability

  • Computer literate with an ability to enter, record, maintain and retrieve information in a computer-based data collection system (weever)

Preferred Skills

  • Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety.

  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • Forklift certified.

  • The ability to lift 60 pounds

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Communicate with line and Production Leads/Production coordinators to ensure materials are replenished in a timely manner

  • Cross training will be required with other Material Handler positions.

  • This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 140,000 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.

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 20.72 - USD 28.49

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Mars

Gum Recovery Worker

Yorkville, Illinois
On-site
USD 20.72 - USD 28.49 / hour + $1,500 Sign on Bonus

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