About this role
Job Description:
Mars Wrigley – Machine Operator- Elizabethtown, PA
• Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+ and $2/hour shift premium • This site manufactures DOVE chocolate Current Shift Schedule (2026)
• Shift: 2nd (Afternoon) • Schedule: Monday- Friday • Hours: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (flexible pending business needs)
Future Shift Schedule (2027): Transition to a 12-hour night or day shift schedule (Further details will be provided
Description of Role: Machine Operators (Team Members) function as an expert member of a manufacturing area team responsible for the efficient production of quality products.
What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education • 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing • Proficiency in software systems including MS Office and e-mail
Physical Requirements:
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. • Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs) • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping. • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces. • Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours • Capable of working in non-climate-controlled areas including hot, cold and wet conditions. • Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Technical degree or certifications • 2+ years experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines • Ability to operate a forklift • Knowledge of inventory control principles
• Experience with SAP or other warehouse management system
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
• Performs activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area • Operates equipment and changeovers 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. • Maintain accurate records of quality check and keeps detailed logbooks • Any ad hoc tasks
Total Rewards
• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $24.10/hour+ • Shift Differential: $2/hour • Annual Bonus and Merit Increases • Benefits Starting Day One: • Medical, Vision, and Dental • Up to 6% 401(k) match • Vacation time • Tuition reimbursement • Short/Long-Term Disability • 18 weeks parental leave
What will be the Interview Process? Resume review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision
Allergies: This is a peanut FREE facility
What can you expect from Mars?
• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career. • An industry competitive salary and benefits package. • To be respected and valued. • The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make. • The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.