Sheeting Machine Operator - 12 Hour Night Shift

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

The Sheeting Operator is responsible for operating automated sheeting equipment used to produce gum base following the established manufacturing procedures.

Job Accountabilities

• Perform a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs in the Processing Department.

• Frequently perform quality assurance checks throughout the day inspecting for gum quality.

• Responsible for placing trays on the line.

• Responsible for completing quality documentation accurately in accordance with standards.

• Responsible for operating a forklift to move skids of gum from the up stacker to the cooling tunnels.

• Without guidance, the Sheeting Operator troubleshoots mechanical breakdowns, cleans machine jams and adjusts the machine to minimize downtime and promote productivity.

• Responsible for meeting production requirements on a daily basis.

• Required to notify the Sr. Sheeting Operator and/or mechanic when they identify problems with the machine and to notify their supervisor for gum quality issues.

• With guidance from a mechanic or Sr. Sheeting Operator, the Sheeting Operator helps to trouble shoot more complex machinery breakdowns and repairs.

• Responsible to change materials, processes and product as identified in the standard processes. This includes appropriate cleaning and washout procedures during color changeovers or as required.

• Responsible for performing periodic Autonomous Maintenance activities on the Sheeting Machine to ensure that it is always performing at peak efficiencies. These include cleaning, inspection, lubrication and reporting abnormalities, etc.

• Perform general housekeeping duties around the machine such as sweeping floors, cleaning machine parts and other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for the use of proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and meeting all safety guidelines as outlined by the company.

• The position may be required to provide backup coverage for the Sr. Sheeting Operator when needed.

Skills Required

·  High school diploma or equivalent
·  1 year of production experience
·  Mechanical aptitude to understand and solve machine operations
·  Independently operate sheeting machines meeting all safety, quality and productivity requirements.
·  Participate as a team player in accomplishing all company goals and objectives

Physical requirements:

·  Frequent pushing/pulling/rolling empty and full trim barrels, rolling compound, and sugar barrels (20-1200 lbs.)
·  Frequent pulling gum of trays (25 lbs.)
·  Frequent lifting above shoulders of both empty and full gum trays (5-25 lbs.)
·  Frequent standing
·  Frequent bending/kneeling/crouching/twisting

This position requires a Work Keys Certification and successful completion of the Standard Timing Model Assessment.

Competencies Required

·  Action Oriented
·  Drive for Results
·  Functional/Technical Skills
·  Peer relationship
·  Conflict Management

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.

Nearest Major Market: Gainesville GA
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