At a glance
Mars is hiring a Packaging Operator in Columbia, SC. It is a full-time role in Other Roles, asking for at least 1 year of experience, first listed on November 1. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 3 of them in Columbia, SC.
About this role
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.
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Mars' official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Mars will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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