Operator - Filling Line

Mars • Albany, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator - Filling Line operates equipment, machinery, and systems within an assigned manufacturing area to support efficient production of high-quality products. The role includes operating equipment, performing changeovers, troubleshooting and resolving problems, supporting preventative maintenance, and helping train other team members. This position is at the Mars Wrigley facility in Albany, Georgia, which manufactures Combos. The facility is a soy facility.

The position requires a rotating shift schedule involving a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. Eight-hour shifts are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, or 11:00 PM–7:30 AM. Twelve-hour shifts are 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Beginning in 2027, the facility is expected to transition to a rotating 12-hour schedule. Schedule details will be discussed during the interview.

Pay is $20.49 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour shift premium. The role offers an annual bonus, merit increases, and benefits starting on day one. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 10–50 pounds and push or pull 50–300 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, handle, and grip.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods, for a minimum of eight hours in one shift.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of JDA and ATLAS, or experience with other warehouse management systems.
• Experience maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
• Operate equipment and perform changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Take corrective action to solve problems at their root cause.
• Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and/or work with Maintenance to complete it.
• Perform quality control tasks, including metal checks and inspection of date codes, item numbers, and dump logs.
• Maintain accurate quality-check records and detailed logbooks.
• Complete ad hoc tasks.
• Support training of other team members.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and merit increases.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 18 weeks of parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED