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

Production Assistant (2nd Shift)

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  From £20 per hour
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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley- Production Assistant- Elizabethtown, PA

  • Pay: Based off experience starting at $20.08/hour + and $2/hour shift premium
  • This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

Shift Schedule:

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

Description of Role:

The Production Assistant is responsible for operating machines, equipment, and processes within their designated area of the manufacturing plant, ensuring both successful performance and safety.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in software including MS Office (Word, Excel) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Technical degree or certifications
  • 3+ years of hand on experience in the manufacturing industry
  • Mechanical or technical training
  • Fork Lift driving experience

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

  • Accountable for the performance of multiple machines, processes, and pieces of equipment.
  • Perform routine operational tasks including starting up, shutting down, monitoring, cleaning, basic changeovers, repairs, routine checks, and inspections.
  • Utilize basic ancillary equipment and computer programs
  • Escalate issues appropriately and repair mechanical breakdowns
  • Handle ad hoc requests as needed

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $20.08/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

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

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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