Production Assistant (3rd Shift)

Mars UK; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Wrigley in Elizabethtown, PA is seeking a Production Assistant for the 3rd shift (nights), Sunday night to Friday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Starting pay is $20.08/hour with a $1.50/hour shift premium, with benefits available from day one and opportunities for annual bonus and merit increases.

The role involves operating machines and equipment in a peanut-free Dove Chocolate manufacturing site, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and email.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, equipment and processes in designated area.
• Ensure performance and safety of operations.
• Perform routine start-up/shutdown, monitoring, cleaning, basic changeovers and inspections.
• Escalate issues and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Handle ad hoc requests as needed.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley- Production Assistant- Elizabethtown, PA

• Pay: Based off experience starting at $20.08/hour+ and $1.50 Shift Premium

• This site manufactures Dove Chocolate

Shift Schedule:

• 3rd Shift (Nights)
• Sunday night- Friday; 1030pm-7am (flexible pending business needs)

Description of Role:

The Production Assistant is responsible for operating machines, equipment, and processes within their designated area of the manufacturing plant, ensuring both successful performance and safety.

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

• Mechanically inclined

• Proficient in software including MS Office (Word, Excel) and email.

Physical Requirements:

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)

• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.

• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.

• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours

• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions

• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree or certifications

• 1+ years of hand on experience in the manufacturing industry

• Mechanical or technical training

• Forklift driving experience

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Accountable for the performance of multiple machines, processes, and pieces of equipment.

• Perform routine operational tasks including starting up, shutting down, monitoring, cleaning, basic changeovers, repairs, routine checks, and inspections.

• Utilize basic ancillary equipment and computer programs

• Escalate issues appropriately and repair mechanical breakdowns

• Handle ad hoc requests as needed

Total Rewards

• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $20.08/hour +

• Shift Premium: $1.50/hour

• 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 will not be offered

What will be the Interview Process?

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

Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility