Machine Operator

Overview

Job Title: Machine Operator

Employer/

Location:

Mars Wrigley – Gainesville, GA

Pay: $24.88/hr + shift differential

What do we manufacture? Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, Extra, etc.

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.

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

• 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

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.

• 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.

• $24.88/hr + shift differential
• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

• Medical, Vision & Dental – Starts day one
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

• 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