Grinding Utility Operator — 12-Hour Shifts with Benefits

Mars; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Starts day 1

6% 401K match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long Term disability

Parental leave

Job summary

Mars is hiring a Grinding Utility Operator in Lebanon, TN. The role moves raw ingredients, loads/unloads trailers, and preps ingredients for mixing. You may rotate through several site positions to support production.

Expect 12‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule, with a $3.00/hour night shift differential. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching. Mars emphasizes safety, teamwork, and growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be coachable.
• Manufacturing environment experience desired.
• Disciplined initiative and data entry skills are important.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials inside the site and load/unload trailers.
• Prepare ingredients for mixing and rotate through multiple positions.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials for production lines.
• Communicate potential shortages to operations and escalate safety/quality issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Discipline initiative

Data entry

SAP familiarity

ATMS familiarity

Week plan familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

ATMS

Week plan

Job description

Mars is hiring a Grinding Utility Operator in Lebanon, TN. The role moves raw ingredients, loads/unloads trailers, and preps ingredients for mixing. You may rotate through several site positions to support production.

Expect 12‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule, with a $3.00/hour night shift differential. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching. Mars emphasizes safety, teamwork, and growth.