Production Assistant

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible performing various routine tasks in an assigned area of a chocolate manufacturing site following defined standard operating procedures. This role completes a variety of tasks including cleaning, basic operation of equipment, operating forklifts, hand packing product, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeover activities.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.

• Performs non-maintenance tasks that are needed to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation. May include tasks such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials

• Operates area equipment or subsystems in a safe and efficient manner using established standard operating procedures.

• Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments. Generates work orders as needed.

• Performs cleaning and area setup.

• Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner. Assist other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area.

• Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.

• Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line.

• Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established standard operating procedures.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Preferred:

• 1 year manufacturing experience

• Forklift experience

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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 shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 18.74 - USD 25.77