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Mars UK • USA-New Jersey-Hackettstown | United States of America

Machine Operator- Night Shift

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  From $25 per hour
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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley- Machine Operator- Night Shift- Hackettstown, NJ

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

  • This site manufacturing chocolate and peanut M&Ms

Required Shift

  • Shift: Third Shift

  • Schedule: 2-2-3 (rotating)

  • Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Day 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 or GED

  • Minimum of one (1) year 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

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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4,000 In the UK

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