Night Shift Machine Operator — Making & Packing Tech

mars; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mars University training

Job summary

Mars Petcare in Aurora, NE is seeking a Machine Operator - Technician (Making/Packing) for the night shift. You will safely operate high-speed making and packing equipment and support production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Mars offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and growth through Mars

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent civilian/military education.
• Experience: 2+ years of manufacturing machinery operation preferred; equivalent military mechanical/technical experience valued.
• Professional skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate advanced packaging and processing machinery to meet daily production goals.
• Diagnose malfunctions, perform routine preventive maintenance, and adjust equipment to root cause.
• Conduct metal detection, date code verification, item number checks, and CCP/oPRP audits.
• Load packaging materials, clear jams, reset faults, and lead product changeovers.
• Record production metrics and maintain shift documentation; follow GMPs and safety practices.

Skills

Machinery operation

Diagnostics

Quality control

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mars Petcare in Aurora, NE is seeking a Machine Operator - Technician (Making/Packing) for the night shift. You will safely operate high-speed making and packing equipment and support production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Mars offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and growth through Mars