Relief Operator

mars; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University training

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mars is hiring for an on-site Packaging Line Operator to support line relief, shift continuity, and frontline leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform changeovers, and ensure GMP and safety standards are followed.

Ideal candidates demonstrate hands-on experience with high-speed packaging, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead across multiple workstations while adhering to SOPs and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed manufacturing or packaging machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Line relief & shift continuity: cover break rotations and outages to prevent bottlenecks.
• Packaging area leadership: provide hands-on assistance and direct floor priorities to meet daily targets.
• Changeovers & Clean-Inspect-Lubricate: assist in mechanical changeovers and sanitization to minimize downtime.
• Production records & digital systems: assist with batch records and audit run metrics in Production Summary.
• Subject expertise & team capability: act as SME for equipment operation, training and on-the-job coaching.

Skills

Technical background

Machinery experience

Diagnostic aptitude

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership on floor

GMP & OSHA knowledge

Digital systems literacy

Weever Forms

Nexus LMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Weever Forms

Nexus LMS

Job description

Job Description:

What Are We Looking For?

• Technical Background & Machinery Experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Demonstrated hands‑on operational experience with high‑speed manufacturing or packaging machinery.
• Diagnostic & Mechanical Aptitude: Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills to quickly identify mechanical faults, sensor errors, and process deviations.
• Operational Agility & Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead by example, prioritize under dynamic floor conditions, and seamlessly transition across diverse workstations.
• Compliance & Standards Foundation: Strong working knowledge and personal commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA/workplace safety standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Digital & Systems Competency: Functional literacy with production tracking tools, digital verification platforms (e.g., Weever Forms), and learning management systems (e.g., Nexus).

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and / or work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast‑paced work environment.

What Will Be your key Responsibilities?

Line Relief & Shift Continuity

• Structured Operator Rotations: Step in seamlessly to cover scheduled break rotations across core stations to prevent bottlenecking and protect production targets.
• Outage & Absence Coverage: Provide flexible frontline support during planned downtime, peak relief windows, or unexpected staffing gaps to sustain continuous manufacturing flow.

Packaging Area Leadership & Technical Support

• Tactical Floor Leadership: Champion overall area performance by offering hands‑on assistance and directing floor priorities to achieve daily output targets.
• First‑Line Issue Escalation: Serve as the primary point of contact to rapidly diagnose and resolve minor equipment stoppages, system faults, or process deviations.
• Safety & Quality Standards: Uphold and reinforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and workplace safety across all assigned packaging cells.

Changeovers & Clean‑Inspect‑Lubricate (CIL)

• Pre‑Planning & Alignment: Partner with Team Leads to stage materials, communicate schedules, and align the crew prior to line shutdowns.
• Hands‑On Execution: Actively assist in mechanical changeover tasks and sanitization routines to minimize transition downtime between product runs.
• Compliance & Sign-Offs: Perform required post-task inspections and complete digital audit sign-offs via Weever Forms.

Production Records & Digital Systems

• Batch & Yield Reconciliation: Assist with tracking raw batch records and tallying completed finished goods against shift targets.
• Work Order Auditing: Pull Work Orders (WOs) and audit run metrics directly through the Production Summary system.

Subject Expertise & Team Capability

• Production Coordinator Back‑Up: Provide secondary leadership coverage to support administrative and operational shift management when required.
• Subject Area Expert (SAE): Act as the technical SME for equipment operation, process optimization, and troubleshooting best practices.
• On‑the‑Job Trainer (OJT): Drive team competency by pulling onboarding and standard training modules from Nexus and managing trainee qualification signoffs.
• Autonomous Maintenance (AM): Drive ownership of Autonomous Maintenance initiatives, defect handling, and future pillar roll outs.

What can you expect from Mars?

• A Global Community: Work alongside over 130,000 like‑minded and talented Associates, all guided by our core values, The Five Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom).
• Purpose‑Driven Work: Join a company that is striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Continuous Learning: Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including exclusive access to our in‑house Mars University.
• Competitive Compensation: An industry‑competitive salary and robust benefits package, including a company bonus scheme.