Production Assistant- Hackettstown, NJ

About the job Job Description: Mars Wrigley- Hackettstown, NJ Production Assistant Pay: $20.14+/HR(Based on experience) plus $1.50 shift differential Additional Pay And Benefits Information Below What do we manufacture? Chocolate and Peanut M&Ms What will the shift be? *IMPORTANT* May- September 2025 12 Hour rotating shift between days and nights (4 days "on" followed by 4 days off) Day Shift: 6:30am-7pm & Night Shift 6:30pm- 7am September 2025 + 2-2-3 schedule either day OR night shift Day shift: 6:30am- 7pm Night Shift: 6:30pm- 7am Additional information provided in the screening process Job Purpose: The Production Assistant is responsible for a set of machines, pieces of equipment and/ or processes within our manufacturing facility. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements: High school diploma, GED or above Mechanical aptitude and/or willing to learn and be trained on manufacturing equipment/machinery Must be willing and able to work varying/rotating shifts including weekends and holidays Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting/carrying (10-55 lbs) & pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs). Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping. Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs & lean over equipment. Stand on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift). Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms. Fluent in English- Read, write, speak and understand *This is a PEANUT facility Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of hand on experience working in the manufacturing industry Mechanical or technical training Fork lift driving experience What will be your key responsibilities? Accountable for the performance and safety of several machines, processes, people or pieces of equipment in the plant 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. Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover Part of a shift team of up to 15+ associates contribute to achievement of targets Compensation: Pay based on experience: Starting at $20.14/Hr+ Shift differential of $1.50 OT potential Annual bonus pay out Annual merit increases Total Rewards: Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one! Up to 6% 401K match Vacation time Tuition reimbursement Short/Long Term disability 18 weeks parental leave What will be the Interview Process? Application> Resume Review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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. See more