Production Assistant (3rd Shift)

Mars Incorporated in; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Mars Wrigley in Elizabethtown, PA is hiring a Production Assistant for the 3rd shift (nights) to operate machines and support safe plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with MS Office and email; physical ability for 12-hour shifts and lifting. Starting pay is $20.08/hour plus $1.50 shift premium, with benefits from day one and opportunities for bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate machines, equipment and processes in the designated area.
• Perform startup/shutdown, monitoring, cleaning, basic changeovers and inspections.
• Utilize basic ancillary equipment and computer programs.
• Escalate issues and repair mechanical breakdowns as needed.
• Handle ad hoc requests as required.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

MS Office

Email communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Forklift experience

Job description

Production Assistant (3rd Shift) (Finance)

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 experiencestarting 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:

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