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Machine Operator

The Wrigley - Gainesville factory in Flowery Branch, GA has openings for a Machine Operators in our Packaging department. 

 Responsibilities

 Machine Operators are responsible for operating PLC driven state of the art high-speed wrapping machinery with attached automatic boxing-off or bagging units.
 

• The Machine Operator will continuously supply the wrapping machine with the appropriate finished product and wrapping materials to keep the machine running.
• The Machine Operator must meet productivity requirements on a daily basis.
• The Machine Operator operates the wrapping machine with minimal waste to finished product and packaging material.
• The Machine Operator frequently performs quality assurance checks throughout the day, inspecting for packaging defects, material defects and gum quality.
• Without guidance, the Machine Operator troubleshoots machinery breakdowns, cleans machine jams and aligns rolls of wrapping materials in an effort to minimize downtimes and promote productivity.
• With guidance from a mechanic, the Machine Operator helps troubleshoot more complex machinery breakdowns and repairs.
• The Machine Operator is required to perform periodic Autonomous Maintenance activities on the Wrapping Machine to ensure that it is always performing at peak efficiencies.
• Hourly count reports of production, downtime and waste amounts are kept by the Machine Operator.
• The Machine Operator performs general housekeeping duties around the machine such as sweeping floors, cleaning machine parts, supply tables, gum tables, etc.
• The Machine Operator must have the knowledge to independently operate a wrapping machine and produce a quality gum product in a team-based environment.
• This position may be required to provide backup coverage for a Material Supply - Gum position when needed.

• Physical requirements: 
  frequent lifting/carrying of rolls of wrapping materials (25 lbs.)
  frequent handling/gripping of gum and wrapping materials
  frequent bending/kneeling/crouching/twisting
  frequent standing
  occasional gripping and handling of carts and buckets with a maximum weight of 55 - 65 lbs.
  occasional lifting of trays and buckets with an average weight of 15 to 66 lbs.
  occasional pushing/pulling of gum and gum cart with an average force of 11 - 55 lbs.

  Other Requirements:
  Independently operate a high speed wrapping machines meeting all safety, quality and productivity requirements.
  Participate as a team player in accomplishing all company goals and objectives

  High school diploma or equivalent.
  2+ years of experience operating and maintaining high speed production machinery

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

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