Chocolate Production Machine Operator — Day Shift

Mars; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Annual bonus

Job summary

Mars Snacking- Machine Operator (Day Shift) in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a dependable team member to operate equipment and support changeovers, ensuring efficient production of chocolate and peanut M&Ms products.

You will perform routine machine operations, quality checks, and collaborate with Maintenance on PMs. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year manufacturing experience, and ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a peanut facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using computers and PC software, including Microsoft Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Assess and operate manufacturing equipment, performing routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Identify and resolve problems to their root cause, taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to perform and complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM).
• Conduct and document quality control (QC) tasks, including metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, and waste performance.
• Maintain detailed and accurate logbooks, ensuring all shift support documentation is completed safely and in compliance with quality standards.
• Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Email

SAP

Job description

Mars Snacking- Machine Operator (Day Shift) in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a dependable team member to operate equipment and support changeovers, ensuring efficient production of chocolate and peanut M&Ms products.

You will perform routine machine operations, quality checks, and collaborate with Maintenance on PMs. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year manufacturing experience, and ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a peanut facility.