Night-Shift Packaging Operator: Precision & Quality

Mars Incorporated in; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated in Topeka is seeking a Night Shift Packaging Machine Operator to support our Topeka, Kansas manufacturing plant. You will operate food-safe packaging lines, monitor quality, and maintain productivity while following safety procedures.

This role offers on-the-job training, competitive benefits from day one, and opportunities for career growth within Mars’ global petcare brands. You will collaborate with maintenance teams, document shift records, and contribute to a culture of

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 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

Stamina & mobility

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Mars, Incorporated in Topeka is seeking a Night Shift Packaging Machine Operator to support our Topeka, Kansas manufacturing plant. You will operate food-safe packaging lines, monitor quality, and maintain productivity while following safety procedures.

This role offers on-the-job training, competitive benefits from day one, and opportunities for career growth within Mars’ global petcare brands. You will collaborate with maintenance teams, document shift records, and contribute to a culture of