Machine Operator

Mars•Gainesville, FL

11h•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Wrigley - Gainesville, GA Title: Machine Operator Pay: $24.88/hr + shift differential What do we Manufacture? Your favorite GUM brands including Orbit, 5 Gum, Eclipse, Extra, etc. Additional compensation and benefits information below. 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.

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)
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.