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About this Machine Operator role at Mars

Mars · Onsite · USA-Georgia-Flowery Branch

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley - Gainesville, GA

Title: Machine Operator

Pay: $25.83/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 Operator is 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 GMP’s, PPE’s 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:

  • $25.83/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.

Ready to apply to Mars?
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About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action e

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