About this role
Job Description:
Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville, GA Title: Coating Operator Required Shift: 12 hour Rotating Shift C Shift Week 1: Sunday Wednesday Thursday Week 2: Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday Job Purpose:
The Coating Operator is responsible for operating coating equipment and tracking inventory and waste for gum.
What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements:
• Must have met time in role (12+ months) • Must have approval from current Line Manager to apply • Must be in good standing in current role • High School Diploma or GED • 1+ years of experience operating high speed machinery and/or equipment in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment. • 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 • 2+ 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 • JDA Experience • Forklift Experience What will be your Key Responsibilities?
• Operate automated and/or manual manufacturing equipment while maintaining general housekeeping • Accountable for meeting productivity, quality, and safety requirements • Perform scheduled quality control tests to and keep accurate records of production and down times. • Maintaining physical inventories of ingredients and create transfer orders and materials in JDA/SAP • Ensures the inventory of pellet centers for coating process and recycling. • Manages proper rotation of gum from conditioning areas. (1st in 1st out) • Manually feeds gum into breakers to break into centers, removing bad ends, sorbitol spots, damaged pellets and ensuring all gum is removed from trays. • Monitors levels of gum centers within hoppers for coating. • Operate, sets up and /or changeover the equipment ensuring it is operating at proper speeds and gaps. (Running within centerlines). • Cross-trained to perform support roles. 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.