Mars Wrigley is looking for a Production Assistant in our Elizabethtown, PA facility!

The Production Assistant is responsible for 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.  

This position follows a rotating 8-hour work schedule. It will require the ability to work 1st (6:30 AM -3:00 PM), 2nd (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM) and 3rd (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM) shift. When you’re scheduled to work on the weekends, you will be required to work 12 hours.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

• Must be willing and able to work varying/rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

• Until further notice, you are required to work 11 days, off 2 days, work 8 days, then off 7 days.

• Monday – Friday work 8 hours

• When scheduled to work on the weekends you will be required to work 12 hours

• Ability to work independently

• Mechanical aptitude

•  Ability to lift 55lbs.

• Successful completion of a substance screening and background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year manufacturing experience

• Forklift experience

RELOCATION:

• There are no relocation expenses paid out for this job.

PAY:

• Based on Experience

• The starting pay for this position is $16.50 with a Shift Differential of $1.50

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.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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