Packaging Operator

Mars Incorporated; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Columbia, SC is seeking an Operator for the Filling Line to run packaging equipment, perform changeovers and support line efficiency. You will monitor quality and assist with maintenance tasks to keep the line running safely and smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year manufacturing experience, and familiarity with packaging machines. A 12‑hour rotating shift is required, with opportunities for training and career growth within Mars' manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent education.
• 1 year experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience operating packaging machines.
• Preferred: 2 years in manufacturing, JDA/ATLAS or similar WMS, inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities and tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
• Operates equipment and changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Takes corrective actions to root cause level.
• Assess equipment reliability and perform routine repairs and troubleshooting.
• Support preventive maintenance with Maintenance.
• Perform QC tasks such as metal checks, date codes, item numbers, logs.
• Maintain accurate quality records and logs.
• Handle ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Equipment operation

Changeovers

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JDA/WMS

ATLAS

Inventory systems

Job description

Job Description:

Operator Filling Lineare experts in operating equipment, machinery, and systems within their assigned area. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products, performing machine operations and changeovers, and supporting the training of other team members.

Shift requirement is 12 hour rotating shift.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• 1 year experience in manufacturing
• Prior experience operating packaging machines

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• JDA and ATLAS knowledge or other warehouse management systems experience
• Experience maintaining accurate inventory records
• Forklift certification

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Performs activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area
• Operates equipment and changeovers 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 preventative maintenance (PM)
• Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of quality check and keeps detailed logbooks
• Any ad hoc tasks

Total Rewards

• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave
• Relocation is not available

What will be the Interview Process?

Resume review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision

Allergies:

This is a soy facility

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.