Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, 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.
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
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
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.
- $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
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