Machine Operator/Team Member- 12 Hour Night Shift

Mars Incorporated in; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Machine Operator/Team Member for a 12-hour night shift to support the Finance area. You will operate and adjust machinery, train team members, and uphold product quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and basic English proficiency, with responsibilities spanning QC, documentation, and equipment operation. In-house training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; in-house training required.
• 1 year of manufacturing or technical experience.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and change over machinery in the assigned area.
• Maintain accurate QC records and logs.
• Perform QC checks and quality assessments.
• Assist maintenance with preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure safety and efficiency of equipment and processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 55 pounds

Self-development

Conflict management

Dealing with ambiguity

Integrity & trust

Work independently

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Certification program completion

Tools

Forklift operation

LSS

PSL

MIS

SQCIS

Job description

Machine Operator/Team Member- 12 Hour Night Shift (Finance)

Job Description

SUMMARY

Team Members are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. Team Members must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Team Building skills to support site objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a line or area
• Operates equipment 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 PM's.
• Able to maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance.
• Keeps detailed log books: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter
• Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (LSS, PSL, MIS, SQCIS, etc.).
• Understands principles of inventory control.
• Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals.
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions
• Has general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND GUIDANCE

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, communicate, read, and write basic work-related English.
• Participates in and supports the team with a "pro-team" attitude. Works well with others and has good team skills.
• Shows initiative in self and team development, is reliable, uses time wisely and is willing to accept change.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

Minor Preventative MaintenanceAble to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting

High degree of ownership for product quality Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties, and escalates issues as appropriate Shutting down a system due to a product quality issue, contamination risk, safety risk, or equipment inefficiency.Changes to work instructions. Changes to team work schedules. Changes to operating standards. Shut down system or machines for non-conformities or poor performance.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Self-Development - Ability to learn additional skills and develop in role with additional responsibilities.
• Conflict Management: Can handle tough situations and equitably resolve conflict with colleagues
• Dealing w/ Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change and comfortably handle risk & uncertainty
• Integrity & Trust: Is widely trusted by colleagues
• Applies some advanced skills to the position or specialization.
• May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
• Resolves most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower level associates.

EDUCATION

High school degree or equivalent; In-house training required. Completion of certification program may be required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

1 year of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.