Job Description

Company: Mars Wrigley- Albany, GA

Title: Packaging Operator

This site manufactures Combos

Pay: $20.49/hour and $1.50/ hour shift premium

Schedule Requirements

This position requires the ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. Schedule will be discussed during interview.

8-Hour Shifts

• First Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Second Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Third Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

12-Hour Shifts

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Future Schedule Changes

Beginning in 2027, the facility is expected to transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Additional details will be provided as they become available.

Description of Role:

Operator Filling Line are experts in operating equipment, machinery, and systems within their assigned area. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient production of high-quality products, performing machine operations and changeovers, and supporting the training of other team members.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• 1 year experience in manufacturing
• Prior experience operating packaging machines

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 read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• JDA and ATLAS knowledge or other warehouse management systems experience
• Experience maintaining accurate inventory records
• Forklift certification

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Performs activities and job tasks within a manufacturing line or area
• Operates equipment and changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
• Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and malfunction troubleshooting
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance (PM)
• Performs quality control (QC) tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of quality check and keeps detailed logbooks
• Any ad hoc tasks

Total Rewards

• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• 18 weeks parental leave
• Relocation is not available

What will be the Interview Process?

Resume review > Recruiter Phone Screen > Situational Judgement Assessment (online) > Onsite Panel Interview> Offer Decision

Allergies: This is a soy facility

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 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.