Team Member/Machine Operator - Skittles Team

Job Description

Job Description:

Shift Details:

8 Hour Rotation Shift - This schedule is a 4 week rotation where you will work 3 different shifts within 4 weeks. The 3 different shifts you will rotate are Midnights 11pm - 7:30am, Afternoons 3pm - 11:30pm, and Days 7am - 3:30pm.

Mars Wrigley is looking to hire a Team Member at our climate-controlled Waco, TX location!

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the Mars tools and training to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and, most importantly, on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

Team Members are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. They function as a member of a manufacturing area team, which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. The Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a manufacturing line or area.

· Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

· Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level.

· Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting.

· Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM)

· Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.

· High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard QC & other quality related duties.

· Maintain accurate records of quality checks (QC, production numbers or waste performance

· Keeps detailed logbooks: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter

Minimum Requirements:

· Be 18 years of age or older.

· Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.

· Must be willing and able to work varying/rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

· Ability to lift 50 lbs.

· Ability to troubleshoot & resolve issues.

· Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language.

· Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.

· Good listening and organizing skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems.

· Successful completion of a substance screening and background check

· At least 1 year working in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Requirements:

· 1+ years work experience within manufacturing or a technical and/or trade discipline

· 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines

· Knowledge of inventory control principles

· Possess valid drivers license

· Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software including MS Office and email.

· Experience with SAP or other warehouse management systems

· Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems and time keeping systems.

· Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions.

· Ability to follow escalation protocol.

Compensation:

· Pay based on experience.

· Shift differential of $1.00

· 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

· Onsite gym

· 24-hour food market

What can you expect from Mars?

· Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

· Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

· Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

· An industry competitive salary and benefits package