Assembly Line, Candidate Screening, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Reliability Analysis, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Warehousing
Job Description:
Mars Wrigley - Machine Operator- Elizabethtown, PA
- Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+ and $2/hour shift premium
- This site manufactures DOVE chocolate
Current Shift Schedule (2026)
- Shift: 2nd (Afternoon)
- Schedule: Monday- Friday
- Hours: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM (flexible pending business needs)
Future Shift Schedule (2027):
Transition to a 12-hour night or day shift schedule (Further details will be provided
Description of Role:
Machine Operators (Team Members) function as an expert member of a manufacturing area team responsible for the efficient production of quality products.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
- 1+ years' experience in manufacturing
- Proficiency in software systems including MS Office and e-mail
Physical Requirements:
- 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 non-climate-controlled areas including hot, cold and wet conditions.
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical degree or certifications
- 2+ years experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Knowledge of inventory control principles
- Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
- Performs activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area
- Operates equipment and changeovers 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 such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
- 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.