Machine Operator

Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville, GA

Title: Machine Operator

Required Shift:

12 hour 2-2-3 Rotating Shift

C Shift

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

Job Purpose:

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating PLC driven state of the art high-speed wrapping machinery with attached automatic boxing-off or bagging units.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have met time in role (12+ Months)

• Must have line manager approval to apply

• Must be in good standing in current role

• 2+ years of experience operating high speed machinery and/or equipment in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.

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?

Machine Operator:

• Continuously supply the wrapping machine with the appropriate finished product and wrapping materials to keep the machine running.

• Meet productivity requirements on a daily basis.

• Operates the wrapping machine with minimal waste to finished product and packaging material.

• Frequently performs quality assurance checks throughout the day, inspecting for packaging defects, material defects and gum quality.

• Perform periodic Autonomous Maintenance activities on the Wrapping Machine to ensure that it is always performing at peak efficiencies.

• Troubleshoots machinery breakdowns, cleans machine jams and aligns rolls of wrapping materials in an effort to minimize downtimes and promote productivity. productivity.

Allergies: If you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.

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.