Mars Wrigley - Gainesville GA
Title: Machine Operator
Pay: $24.88/hr shift differential
What do we Manufacture
Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit 5 Gum Eclipse Extra etc.
*Additional compensation and benefits information below.
Actively Hiring for 12 Hour Night Shift:
5pm- 5:30am
This schedule restarts every 2 weeks.
Week 1: You work Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday and Sunday. You are off Wednesday and Thursday.
Week 2: You work Wednesday and Thursday. You are off Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Job Purpose
The Machine Operatoris responsible for operating state-of-the-art high-speed wrapping machinery.
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience operating high speed machinery and/or equipment in a manufacturing production or warehouse environment.
- Understanding of computer systems (Ex: MS Office inventory systems SAP etc)
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 understand communicate read and write basic work-related English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical degree or certifications
- 3 years experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
- Ability to keep accurate inventory records.
- Strong understanding of all GMPs PPEs and quality checks
What will be your Key Responsibilities
- Supply the wrapping machine with the appropriate finished product and wrapping materials to keep the machine running with minimal material waste.
- Meet the productivity requirements daily while keeping hourly count reports of production downtime and waste amounts.
- Perform quality assurance checks throughout shift (e.g. inspect for packaging & material defects & ensure gum quality)
- Troubleshoot machine breakdowns clean machine jams & align rolls of wrapping materials to minimize downtime and promote productivity.
- Perform periodic Autonomous Maintenance (5S clean inspect and lubricate maintain centerlines & address abnormalities) activities to ensure it performs at peak efficiency.
- Perform general housekeeping duties around the machine (e.g. sweeping floors cleaning machine parts supply tables gum tables etc.)
- Provide occasional backup for Material Supply-Gum and any other ad hoc tasks when needed.
What will be the Interview Process
Resume review > recruiter phone screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > onsite panel interview> offer decision.
Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.
Training & Onboarding:
- 3-day initial orientation on start date (Day Shift)
- 6-week training program (Flexible between Day & Night Shift)
- To ensure the efficiency and safety of our associates and the product all new hires will go through a stringent onboarding and training program. Therefore new hires are not eligible to take any vacation during the 6-week training period.
Compensation:
- $24.88/hr shift differential
- OT potential
- Annual bonus pay out
- Annual merit increases
Total Rewards:
- Medical Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks parental leave
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 are 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.