Sr. Sheeting Operator

Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville, GA

Title: Sr. Sheeting Operator

Required Shift:

12 hour 2-2-3 Rotating Shift

B Shift

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday

Job Purpose:

The Sr. Sheeting Operator is responsible for ensuring that gum meets the specifications (length, width, thickness and weight) and quality expectations.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have met time in role (12+ Months)
• Must have line manager approval to apply
• Must be in good standing in current role
• 2+ years of experience operating high speed machinery and/or equipment in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand and solve machine operations
• 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
• 1+ years Sheeting Experience
• 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?

Sr. 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.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the composition of gum and be an expert in the manufacturing process to ensure quality and consistency.
• Without guidance, the Sr. Sheeting Operator troubleshoots mechanical breakdowns and short-stops, cleans machine jams and adjusts the machine to minimize downtime and promote productivity.
• Responsible for performing a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs in the Processing Department.
• 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.

Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.

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.