Sr. Processing Operator - Gum -2nd and 3rd 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.

Job Title

Sr. Processing Operator

Segment / Business Unit

Wrigley / Gum

Country / Site

United States / Flowery Branch, GA

Job Function

Supply

Expected Job Level

B3

Manager’s Name & Position

Shane Joy / Line Leader

Job Purpose/Overview

The Sr. Processing Operator is responsible for operating all automated and/or manual manufacturing equipment used to produce sheeted gum following the established manufacturing procedures and prescribed formulas with exactness. Job functions include, operating various equipment throughout the department, the initiating and handling of movements with various ingredients, perform various cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks, work to manage and improve inventory levels daily, and other duties as assigned. Effective communication, teamwork, and leading/participating on continuous improvement initiatives are required to be able to consistently meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

·  Perform general housekeeping duties including cleaning out blenders, extruders, mixers, hoppers, cleaning conveyor belts, and as well as vacuuming excess ingredients around the processing equipment.
·  Responsible for operating forklift equipment to pick up and transport various forms of ingredients and/or gum.
·  Prepare and batch small ingredients using accurate weights for the purpose of mixing gum.
·  Maintain physical inventories of ingredients by completing SAP transactions
·  Transport loaded or empty barrels of trim and ingredients, weigh and dump ingredients, operate blenders and other processing equipment.
·  Frequently stage bulk ingredients and ensure the proper functions of the delivery systems.
·  Complete frequent observation of work-in-process and the completion of required documentations.
·  Frequently completes SAP transactions to transfer base and flavor ingredients tot eh proper storage location.
·  Independently operates processing equipment to produce a quality gum product in a team based environment.
·  This position will be required to cross train in various positions throughout the processing department.

Context and Scope

Job Specifications /Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge / Experience

Mixing experience required

Basic math skills required to precisely calculate ingredients

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Forklift experience required

Participate in a team to accomplish all company goals and objectives

Frequent handling loaves of gum (60 lbs.)

Frequent lifting/carrying of containers (40lbs.)

Frequent handling of flavor barrels (100-200 lbs.)

Frequent handling/ rolling of flavor drums (400 lbs.)

Frequent bending/kneeling/crouching/twisting

Frequent standing

Key Mars Leadership Competencies (4-6)

Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills (3-5)

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.

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