Working as a member of a shift team, the primary role of this production assistant is to demonstrate ownership and responsibility for a set of machines, pieces of equipment and/ or processes. Most of these responsibilities will be around driving a forklift in our Packaging and Shipping area. Stack and put away finished product goods. This includes carrying out the routine operational tasks required to achieve area targets e.g. starting-up, shutting-down, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out basic changeovers, minor repairs, routine checks and inspections, and the use of basic ancillary equipment and computer programs.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or above

• Fluent English verbal and written skills

• Mechanical aptitude

• Must be willing and able to work Overtime and Weekends

• Ability to lift 55lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous forklift experience

• Experience Factory Operations industry

• Mechanical training or experience in fault-finding

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Part of a shift team of up to 15 associates contribute to the achievement of targets.

• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.

• Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover

• Repair mechanical breakdowns using trained knowledge and experience.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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 pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 24.74 - USD 37.11