Production Assistant - Part Time - Midnight Shift

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a dependable machine operator for a chocolate manufacturing site. The role performs routine tasks in an assigned area, follows SOPs, operates equipment including forklifts, and assists with changeovers to keep production flowing smoothly.

Shifts include Sunday–Saturday with a midnight schedule (11pm–7:30am); must work at least 3 days per week. Requires a high school diploma; 1 year manufacturing and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, communicate, read, and write basic work-related English.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks to support production operations.
• Operates area equipment safely following established standard operating procedures.
• Maintains clean and organized work area and assists with changeover activities.
• Packs products and monitors quality on the main distribution line.
• Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift 55lbs

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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