Packaging Line Relief Lead - Hands-On Operator

mars; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University training

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mars is hiring for an on-site Packaging Line Operator to support line relief, shift continuity, and frontline leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform changeovers, and ensure GMP and safety standards are followed.

Ideal candidates demonstrate hands-on experience with high-speed packaging, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead across multiple workstations while adhering to SOPs and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed manufacturing or packaging machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Line relief & shift continuity: cover break rotations and outages to prevent bottlenecks.
• Packaging area leadership: provide hands-on assistance and direct floor priorities to meet daily targets.
• Changeovers & Clean-Inspect-Lubricate: assist in mechanical changeovers and sanitization to minimize downtime.
• Production records & digital systems: assist with batch records and audit run metrics in Production Summary.
• Subject expertise & team capability: act as SME for equipment operation, training and on-the-job coaching.

Skills

Technical background

Machinery experience

Diagnostic aptitude

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership on floor

GMP & OSHA knowledge

Digital systems literacy

Weever Forms

Nexus LMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Weever Forms

Nexus LMS

Job description

Mars is hiring for an on-site Packaging Line Operator to support line relief, shift continuity, and frontline leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform changeovers, and ensure GMP and safety standards are followed.

Ideal candidates demonstrate hands-on experience with high-speed packaging, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead across multiple workstations while adhering to SOPs and training requirements.