Job Title Production Assistant
Segment / Business Unit Chocolate
Country / Site US/Burr Ridge
Job Function Supply
Job Level B2

Job Purpose/Overview

This role is responsible performing various routine tasks in an assigned area of a chocolate manufacturing site following defined standard operating procedures. This role completes a variety of tasks including cleaning, basic operation of equipment, operating forklifts, hand packing product, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeover activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.
• Performs non-maintenance tasks that are needed to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation. May include tasks such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials
• Operates area equipment or subsystems in a safe and efficient manner using established standard operating procedures.
• Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments. Generates work orders as needed.
• Performs cleaning and area setup.
• Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner. Assist other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area.
• Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.
• Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line.
• Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established standard operating procedures.
• Cross Trains in Team Member roles when Key Responsibilities are fulfilled or in the absence of an Associate.

Context and Scope

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.
• Performs non-maintenance tasks that are needed to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation. May include tasks such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials
• Operates area equipment or subsystems in a safe and efficient manner using established standard operating procedures.
• Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments. Generates work orders as needed.
• Performs cleaning and area setup.
• Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner. Assist other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area.
• Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.
• Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line.
Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established standard operating procedures.

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Preferred
• 1 year manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience

Knowledge / Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 25 kg

Key Mars Leadership Competencies

Drive For Results
Problem Solving
Dealing With Ambiguity
Peer Relationships
Conflict Management