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Mars UK • USA-Pennsylvania-Elizabethtown | United States of America

Palletizer Operator

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  From $24 per hour
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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley - Team Member: Palletizer Operator- Elizabethtown, PA

  • Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+ and $2/hour shift premium
  • This site manufactures DOVE chocolate

Shift Schedule:

2nd Shift: Monday- Friday 2:30pm- 11pm

Job Purpose:

The Team Member- Palletizer Operators are responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities through using forklifts to transport products for shipping.

What we are looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1+ years experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience operating forklifts.
  • Proficient in computer software’s including MS Office and e-mail.

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:

  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
  • Forklift certified
  • OSHA certification
  • Knowledge of inventory control principles
  • Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

  • Performs activities and job tasks for multiple lines and areas
  • Operates equipment 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
  • 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+
  • 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 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

What can you expect from Mars?

· The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.

· An industry competitive salary and benefits package.

· To be respected and valued.

· The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.

· The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

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
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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