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About this Process Machine Operator: Floater (1st Shift) role at Mars

Mars · Onsite · USA-Pennsylvania-Elizabethtown

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley- Process Machine Operator: Floater- Elizabethtown, PA

  • Pay: Based on experience $25.40/hour+
  • This site manufactures DOVE Chocolate

  

Current Shift Schedule (2026)

  • Shift: 1st (Day)
  • Schedule: Monday- Friday
  • Hours: 6:30am- 3pm (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:

Process Operator- Floater is the back up to the Production Coordinator and production lead as needed. Responsible for product and machine rebuilds, changeovers, quality checks, cleaning-in-place (CIP), continuous improvement recommendations.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience
  • 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
  • Weever software experience
  • Food or beverage manufacturing experience
  • Maintenance knowledge or capabilities
  • Forklift experience

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Back up to the Production Coordinator and Production lead as needed
  • Ensure operational efficiency, conformance to standards, product quality and drive continuous improvement
  • Responsible for the efficient production of quality products
  • Operate, monitor, and perform changeover and rebuilds on machinery
  • Train and assist other associates as needed, supporting Production Coordinators and the Maintenance team
  • Maintain accurate records of quality checks and keep detailed logbooks
  • Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards 

  • Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $25.40/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 
  • Relocation will not be provided

Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility

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.

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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®, 5™, 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 Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action e

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