Production Assistant- 12 Hour Night Shift

Mars; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Production Assistant for a 12-hour night shift. This role involves various routine tasks to support production, including cleaning, operating equipment, and maintaining quality. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably one year of manufacturing experience. This is an entry-level, full-time position located in Cleveland, Tennessee, with potential for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete various routine tasks in a chocolate manufacturing site.
• Monitor product quality and maintain product flow.
• Operate equipment and assist with changeover activities.

Skills

Independence

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift 55lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is responsible performing various routine tasks in an assigned area of a chocolate manufacturing site following defined standard operating procedures. This role completes a variety of tasks including cleaning, basic operation of equipment, operating forklifts, hand packing product, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeover activities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.
• Performs non-maintenance tasks that are needed to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation. May include tasks such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials
• Operates area equipment or subsystems in a safe and efficient manner using established standard operating procedures.
• Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments. Generates work orders as needed.
• Performs cleaning and area setup.
• Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner. Assist other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area.
• Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.
• Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line.
• Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established standard operating procedures.
  
  

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
  
  

Preferred:

• 1 year manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience (Strongly Preferred)
  
  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 55lbs
  
  

Demonstrated ability to understand, communicate, read, and write basic work-related English

COMPETENCIES:

• Personal Learning, Peer Relations, Drive for Results
  
  

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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