Processing Operator - 2nd Shift ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Mars; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Production Operator in Kendall Township, IL. The role covers operating all equipment in the assigned area, ensuring quality and safety while meeting production targets.

You will train others, perform changeovers, and keep the work area clean and organized per 5S and HACCP guidelines. The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better required.
• Associates or higher in engineering/manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years in food manufacturing with automated processes preferred (PLC/HMI).
• Experience in lean manufacturing or TPM environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in the assigned area meeting quality, safety and performance standards.
• Train or perform tasks of other associates as needed.
• Perform changeovers, deep cleanings, and maintain area supplies.
• Complete paperwork accurately and comply with 5S and HACCP requirements.
• Participate in TPM teams and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Computer skills

Problem-solving

TPM experience

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in engineering or manufacturing

Tools

PLC/HMI

Job description

Job Description:

Shift Schedule: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. Operators must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Team Building skills to support site objectives. Functions include but are not limited to perform changeovers as needed, perform period deep cleanings, maintain supplies for your designated work area, properly fill out all paperwork and perform all cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S). This is all to be performed while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.

What are we looking for?

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training
• Minimum: Grade 12 or High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associates degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing related discipline.
• Related Experience/Requirements:
• Minimum: N/A
• Preferred: Two (2) or more years of experience in a food related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum: Medium: math, communications, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Strong: math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills. Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs)
• Frequent clean out of extruders, cooling tunnel and conveyor systems using scraping tools
• Frequent lifting/carrying of materials
• Frequent standing
• Frequent use of moving of skids using a pallet jack or forklift
• Frequent walking
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Frequent stooping and bending

What will be your key responsibilities?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary function of the incumbent is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring all quality, safety and performance standards are being met.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
• Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.
• Be responsible for filling out all HACCP and military sheets correctly
• Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.
• Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).
• Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT

• Incumbent will have the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol.
• Incumbent is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and making recommendations to their team lead.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93