Night Shift Packaging Operator | Growth & Benefits

Mars Incorporated; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, V 

Financial Security: 401(k) with match

Paid time off: vacation & holidays

Family Support: Parental Leave

Career Growth: Training & advancement

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated is hiring a Machine Operator for the Topeka, KS site to safely operate food-grade machinery and production lines on the night shift. The role includes upkeep, metal-detection checks, and accurate record keeping in a busy plant environment.

We offer comprehensive health benefits from day one, a strong 401(k) match, paid vacation and holidays, maternity/parential leave, and extensive on-site training with clear pathways for promotion and growth within Mars Petcare.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent civilian/military education.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand on concrete floors for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety Mindset: Willingness to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA forklift certification (Mars will provide full on-site training and licensing).

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate food-safe machinery and production lines to meet daily operational targets.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine technical repairs, adjustments, and root-cause troubleshooting.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks and partner with the specialized Maintenance team on complex equipment upkeep.
• Quality Assurance: Execute critical food safety and quality checks (e.g., metal detection, inspecting date codes, monitoring dump logs) and maintain a high level of product ownership.
• Detailed Record Keeping: Keep highly accurate logs and digital shift support documentation using basic desktop and production tracking computer systems.
• Material Handling: Safely operate a forklift to manage material flow and inventory control principles in your production area.

Skills

Safety mindset

Forklift awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

GCSS

Job description

Mars, Incorporated is hiring a Machine Operator for the Topeka, KS site to safely operate food-grade machinery and production lines on the night shift. The role includes upkeep, metal-detection checks, and accurate record keeping in a busy plant environment.

We offer comprehensive health benefits from day one, a strong 401(k) match, paid vacation and holidays, maternity/parential leave, and extensive on-site training with clear pathways for promotion and growth within Mars Petcare.