Production Assistant - Part Time - Midnight Shift

Mars Incorporated in; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Waco, Texas is seeking a Production Assistant for the Midnight Shift to support a chocolate manufacturing site. The role involves cleaning, basic equipment operation, forklift handling, hand packing, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeovers.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for 1 year of manufacturing experience and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.
• Performs non-maintenance tasks to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation.
• Operates area equipment safely following SOPs.
• Maintains and cleans assigned equipment and area; generates work orders as needed.
• Performs cleaning and area setup.
• Maintains work area, tools, and visual workplace.
• Performs hand packing (bulk, six pack, end of line).
• Monitors product quality and straightens rows on the main distribution line.
• Prepares and ships finished goods according to SOP.

Skills

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 55 lbs

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Production Assistant - Part Time - Midnight Shift (Finance)

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.

Shifts with Openings

Sunday - Saturday available; must work minimum 3 days per week

Midnight Shift (11pm - 7:30am)

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.

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