Stick Wrap Machine Operator ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Mars; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,996 - 42,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class learning and development support

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking manufacturing operators in Kendall Township, Illinois, responsible for operating equipment, ensuring quality standards, and participating in Total Productive Management initiatives.

Qualified candidates will have experience in food-related manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with team members to maintain a safe and efficient workspace. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a food-related manufacturing environment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or equivalent.
• Experience in a TPM environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the assigned area while meeting quality standards.
• Effectively communicate with team leader and peers.
• Fill out HACCP and military sheets correctly.
• Participate in TPM teams.

Skills

Medium math skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in engineering or manufacturing

Job description

Job Description

Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.

Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. Operators must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. They function as a member of an area team directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operators operate and change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

Functions include but are not limited to performing changeovers as needed, performing period deep cleanings, maintaining supplies for your designated work area, properly filling out all paperwork and performing all cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S). These are performed while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Education/Training: Minimum Grade 12 or High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Education/Training: Preferred Associate’s degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing related discipline.

Preferred:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a food–related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum: medium math, communications, computer, and problem‑solving skills.
• Preferred: strong math, communication, computer, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs).
• Frequent clean out of extruders, cooling tunnel and conveyor systems using scraping tools.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of materials.
• Frequent standing.
• Frequent moving of skids using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Frequent walking.
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent stooping and bending.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary function of the incumbent is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring all quality, safety and performance standards are being met.
• Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
• Follow proper escalation protocol.
• Fill out all HACCP and military sheets correctly.
• Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.
• Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).
• Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams.

Decision Making Authority, Recommendations and Impact

• Incumbent will have the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol.
• Incumbent is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and making recommendations to their team lead.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93.