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Join Mars Snacking in Hackettstown, NJ as a Machine Operator on the 3rd shift (Night Shift). This full-time role involves working a rotating 2-2-3 schedule from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, operating equipment to produce chocolate and peanut M&Ms with a starting pay of $25+/hour plus a $2/hour shift premium.

Requirements

  • Required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
  • Required: 1+ years of manufacturing environment experience.
  • Required: Proficiency in computers and PC software including Microsoft Office and email.
  • Required: Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts and meet physical demands including heavy lifting.
  • Preferred: Technical degree or certification.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of manufacturing machine operation experience, forklift operation, OSHA certification, and SAP experience.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Manufacturing equipment operation: Assess, operate, and troubleshoot machinery to ensure efficient production and perform routine repairs.
  • Quality control: Conduct and document QC tasks including metal checks, date codes, and waste performance tracking.
  • Preventive maintenance: Collaborate with the maintenance team to complete equipment PM and root-cause problem solving.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate logbooks and shift support documentation in compliance with quality standards.
  • Potential transition routes: People from production worker, warehouse associate, or assembly technician roles may bring transferable mechanical and safety skills, alongside meeting the required manufacturing experience and high school diploma.

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Snacking- Machine Operator (Night Shift)- Hackettstown, NJ

  • Starting rate: $25+/hour (based on experience) and $2/hour shift premium

  • This site manufactures chocolate and peanut M&Ms

Required Shift

  • Shift: 3rd Shift

  • Schedule: 2-2-3 (rotating)

  • Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)

Description of Role

Machine Operators (Team Members) are experts in operating equipment, machinery, and systems within their assigned area. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products, performing machine operations and changeovers, and supporting the training of other team members.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education

  • 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Proficient in using computers and PC software, including Microsoft Office and email

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.

  • This is a Peanut facility

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical degree or certification

  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines

  • Ability to operate a forklift

  • OSHA certification

  • Experience with SAP

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

  • Assess and operate manufacturing equipment, performing routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting as needed.

  • Identify and resolve problems to their root cause, taking appropriate corrective actions.

  • Collaborate with Maintenance to perform and complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM).

  • Conduct and document quality control (QC) tasks, including metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, and waste performance.

  • Maintain detailed and accurate logbooks, ensuring all shift support documentation is completed safely and in compliance with quality standards.

  • Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $25+/hour

  • Shift Differential: $2/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 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

Apply now
Mars

Machine Operator

Hackettstown, New Jersey
On-site
$25+/hour + $2/hour shift premium

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