Packaging Operator
Mars, Incorporated · mars.com
ColumbiaOn-siteEntry level1–2 yrs
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Packaging machine operator on a food filling line.
Warehouse
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-09-16
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
Full 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.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
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High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
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1 year experience in manufacturing
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Prior experience operating packaging machines
Physical Requirements:
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Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
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Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
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Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
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Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
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Ability to read, write and speak English
Preferred Qualifications:
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2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
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JDA and ATLAS knowledge or other warehouse management systems experience
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Experience maintaining accurate inventory records
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Forklift certification
What will be your Key Responsibilities?
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Performs activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area
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Operates equipment and changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
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Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
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Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
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Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM)
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Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
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Maintain accurate records of quality check and keeps detailed logbooks
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Any ad hoc tasks
Total Rewards
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Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
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Benefits Starting Day One:
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Medical, Vision, and Dental
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Up to 6% 401(k) match
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Vacation time
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Tuition reimbursement
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Short/Long-Term Disability
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18 weeks parental leave
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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?
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The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
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An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
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To be respected and valued.
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The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
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The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
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