Operator (Multiple Departments) (Finance)

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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.