Operator (Multiple Departments)

Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley - Gainesville, GA

Title: Sheeting Operators, Processing Operators & Coating Operators

Pay: Based on experience + shift differential

Consideration for each role will be based on the candidate experience and the requirements and qualifications below.

What do we Manufacture?

Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, Extra, etc.

*Additional compensation and benefits information below.

Required Schedule (All Positions):

12 Hour Night Shift: 5pm- 5:30am

Schedule repeats every two weeks:

Week 1: On Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, & Sun (Off Wed & Thurs)

Week 2: On Wed & Thurs (Off Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun)

Job Purpose (All Positions):

• Sheeting Operator: Responsible for operating automated sheeting equipment used to produce gum base.
• Processing Operator: Responsible for operating automated and/or manual manufacturing equipment used to produce sheeted gum and prescribe formulas with exactness.
• Coating Operator: Responsible for operating coating equipment and tracking inventory and waste for gum.

*Scroll to the bottom of the posting for additional responsibilities for reach position.

What are we looking for? (All positions)

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.
• Forklift operation
• 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?

Sheeting Operator:

• Performs quality assurance checks, documentation, place trays on the line, change materials/product, machine change overs, troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns, clean machine jams and adjusts the machine to minimize downtime and promote productivity.
• Operate a forklift to move skids of gum from the up stacker to the cooling tunnels.
• Responsible for meeting production requirements daily.
• Cleaning, sweeping, inspection, lubrication and reporting abnormalities, etc.
• Responsible for the use of proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and meeting all safety guidelines.
• May be required to provide backup coverage for the Sr. Sheeting Operator when needed.

Processing Operator:

• Perform quality checks and general housekeeping duties including cleaning out blenders, extruders, hoppers, and conveyor belts as well as vacuuming excess ingredients around the processing equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for mixing gum and operate blenders and other processing machines.
• Maintain physical inventories of ingredients by completing SAP transaction.
• Move loaded or empty barrels of trim and ingredients and weigh and dump ingredients.
• Frequently stage bulk ingredients and ensure the proper functions of the delivery system.
• Complete transactions to transfer base and flavor ingredients to the proper storage location (SAP)
• Cross train in various positions in the processing department

Coating Operator:

• Operate automated and/or manual manufacturing equipment while maintaining general housekeeping.
• Accountable for meeting productivity, quality, and safety requirements
• Perform scheduled quality control tests to and keep accurate records of production and down times.
• Maintaining physical inventories of ingredients and create transfer orders and materials in JDA/SAP
• Ensures the inventory of pellet centers for coating process and recycling.
• Manages proper rotation of gum from conditioning areas. (1st in 1st out)
• Manually feeds gum into breakers to break into centers, removing bad ends, sorbitol spots, damaged pellets and ensuring all gum is removed from trays.
• Monitors levels of gum centers within hoppers for coating.
• Operate, sets up and /or changeover the equipment ensuring it is operating at proper speeds and gaps. (Running within centerlines).
• Cross-trained to perform support roles.

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:

• Pay based on experience + 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.