Process Machine Operator

Mars Inc
  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • $25.40 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Job Description:

Process Machine Operator

Description of Role: Responsible for product and machine changeovers, quality checks, cleaning-in-place (CIP), continuous improvement recommendations and assisting Production Coordinators and the Maintenance team when necessary.

Pay: $25.40/hour and up (based on experience)

Shift Premium: $1.50/hour (rotating and night shift only)

Sign On Bonus: $1,500K

Current Shift Schedule(2026):

4 Shift Rotation:

  • 4th Shift: Week Off
  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • 1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Weekday Shifts: 8-hour shifts (Monday-Friday)
  • Weekend Shifts: 12-hour shifts (off every other weekend)

Future Shift Schedule:

Effective January 1st 2027: Fixed 12 hour day OR night shifts

Schedule: 2.2.3 rotation

Hours:

  • Day Shift: 6:30a-7p
  • Night Shift: 6:30p-7a

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing role
  • Basic analytical and mathematical skills
  • Proficient using laptops, iPads, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc.)

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 Certification
  • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing
  • Food or beverage manufacturing experience
  • Experience with Weever software
  • Maintenance knowledge or capabilities
  • Forklift experience

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Ensure operational efficiency, conformance to standards, product quality and drive continuous improvement
  • Responsible for the efficient production of quality products
  • Operate, monitor, and perform changeovers on machinery
  • Train and assist other associates as needed, supporting Production Coordinators and the Maintenance team
  • Conduct temperature checks, complete Critical Control Point (CCP) and Operational Prerequisite Program (OPRP) checks daily
  • Maintain accurate records of quality checks and keep detailed logbooks
  • Any ad hoc requests

Numbers & Facts

LocationElizabethtown, PA

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Apple iPadunmatched
  • CIP (Clean-in-Place)unmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Food Productionunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Laptop PCunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched

Be found by employers

5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

Level up your application

Professional resume templates

Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

Free resume templates

Free resume builder

Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

Free resume builder