Team Member/Machine Operator - Skittles Team

Mars•Waco, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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