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Team Member/Machine Operator - 8 Hour Rotation Shift

Mars
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Description:

Job Description:

Position: Full-Time Team Member

Shift Details:

8 Hour Rotation Shift - This schedule is a 4 week rotation where you will work 3 different shifts within 4 weeks. The 3 different shifts you will rotate are Midnights 11pm - 7:30am, Afternoons 3pm - 11:30pm, and Days 7am - 3:30pm.

Mars Wrigley is looking to hire a Team Member at our climate-controlled Waco, TX location!

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the Mars tools and training to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and, most importantly, on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

Team Members are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. They function as a member of a manufacturing area team, which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. The Team Members 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
  • Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level.
  • Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting.
  • Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM)
  • Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
  • High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard QC & other quality related duties.
  • Maintain accurate records of quality checks (QC, production numbers or waste performance
  • Keeps detailed logbooks: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter

Minimum Requirements:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
  • Must be willing and able to work varying/rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to troubleshoot & resolve issues.
  • Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language.
  • Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
  • Good listening and organizing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems.
  • Successful completion of a substance screening and background check
  • At least 1 year working in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Requirements:

  • 1 years work experience within manufacturing or a technical and/or trade discipline
  • 1 years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
  • Knowledge of inventory control principles
  • Possess valid drivers license
  • Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software including MS Office and email.
  • Experience with SAP or other warehouse management systems
  • Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems and time keeping systems.
  • Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions.
  • Ability to follow escalation protocol.

Compensation:

  • Pay based on experience.
  • Shift differential of $1.00
  • 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
  • Onsite gym
  • 24-hour food market

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

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