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Packaging Operator - Skittles (Pitman Nights) ($1,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Mars
Yorkville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2026
Job Description:

2-2-3 shift schedule 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. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/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 perform changeovers as needed, perform period deep cleanings, maintain supplies for your designated work area, properly fill out all paperwork and perform all cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S). This is all to be performed while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.

What are we looking for?

Education/Training

  • Minimum: Grade 12 or High School diploma, or equivalent.
  • Preferred: Associates degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing related discipline.

Related Experience/Requirements:

  • Minimum: N/A
  • 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 use of moving of skids using a pallet jack or forklift
    • Frequent walking
    • Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
    • Frequent stooping and bending

    What will be your key responsibilities?

    Essential Duties And 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.

    The incumbent will be responsible for:

    • Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
    • Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.
    • Be responsible for filling 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 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.

    The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee’s work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee’s work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.

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