The Production Assistant 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.  

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

• You are required to work 12-hour shifts. Both day and night shift. The rotation would be 2-day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), 2-night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and then you would have 4 days off.

• 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 $17.53 with a Shift Differential of $0.58.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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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