Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Mars Petcare US, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401(k) with up to 6% match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Job summary

Mars Wrigley in Elizabethtown, PA is seeking a Machine Operator to join a Dove chocolate production team. The role covers a night 12-hour shift (10:30 PM–7:00 AM) with starting pay at $24.10/hour plus a $1.50 shift premium, and benefits from day one.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year manufacturing experience, and proficiency with MS Office and email. You will operate and changeover equipment, perform quality checks, and assist maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email.
• English reading/writing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities and tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
• Operates equipment and changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Takes corrective actions to root cause level.
• Assesses equipment reliability and performs routine repairs and adjustments.
• Performs preventive maintenance with Maintenance.
• Performs quality control tasks and logs results.
• Maintains accurate records of quality checks.
• Performs ad hoc tasks.

Skills

MS Office

Email proficiency

English proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

SAP / Warehouse mgmt system

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Mars Wrigley – Machine Operator- Elizabethtown, PA

• Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+ and $1.50 shift premium
• This site manufactures DOVE chocolate

CurrentShift Schedule (2026)

• Shift: 3rd(Night)
• Schedule: Monday- Friday
• Hours: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM (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 experiencestarting at $24.10/hour+
• Shift Differential: $1.50/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 is not available

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.