Packaging Operator

Mars

USA-South Carolina-Columbia Posted October 29, 2026

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Job Description

Job Description:

Description of Role:

Operator Filling Line are experts in operating equipment, machinery, and systems within their assigned area. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products, performing machine operations and changeovers, and supporting the training of other team members. 


Shift requirement is 12 hour rotating shift.

 

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent education

  • 1 year experience in manufacturing

  • Prior experience operating packaging machines


Physical Requirements: 

  • Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs) 

  • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping 

  • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces 

  • Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift). 

  • Ability to read, write and speak English 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 

  • JDA and ATLAS knowledge or other warehouse management systems experience 

  • Experience maintaining accurate inventory records 

  • Forklift certification

 

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 

  • 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 

  • Relocation is not available

 

What will be the Interview Process?

Resume review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision

 

Allergies: This is a soy 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.

Required Skills
manufacturing English warehouse management troubleshooting preventive maintenance quality assurance compensation
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