Production Assistant - Part Time - Midnight Shift

Mars Incorporated; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a night-shift operator to perform routine tasks in a chocolate manufacturing setting. You will operate equipment, assist with changeovers, and maintain product flow in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic English, ability to lift 55 lbs, and the flexibility to work Sunday through Saturday with a minimum of 3 days per week. Forklift experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled tasks to support production.
• Operates area equipment safely following SOPs.
• Performs cleaning, setup, and maintains work area.
• Performs hand packing and monitors product quality.
• Prepares and ships finished goods per SOPs.

Skills

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 55 lbs

Basic English writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.

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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