Operator- Bagger Relief

Mars Incorporated; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Bagger Relief to lead and support the bagging team on the production line. You will troubleshoot line stoppages, assist with equipment changeovers, and cover outages across shifts to keep packaging throughput high and quality consistent.

The role emphasizes GMP and SOP adherence, safety, and teamwork. A hands-on background in high-speed packaging is required, with readiness to step in across shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Hands-on experience operating or supporting high-speed bagging, packaging, or manufacturing machinery.
• Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to act as the first line of defense during equipment downtime or operational disruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and step in for team members across various operational needs and shift coverages.
• Rigorous adherence to GMP, SOPs, and workplace safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Support the Bagger Team: Provide immediate operational leadership and hands-on assistance across the bagger room to maintain target throughput and shift goals.
• Act as Primary point of contact: Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving line stoppages, equipment faults, or process deviations in the bagger area.
• Execute Line Changeovers: Assist and coordinate efficient, safe packaging changeovers to minimize downtime between product runs.
• Provide Outage & Shift Coverage: Step in seamlessly to cover operator absences, planned outages, and peak relief windows to ensure continuous line operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Adaptability

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

The Bagger Relief plays a pivotal operational and leadership role on the packaging line, providing dynamic support and direction to the bagging team to ensure seamless production flow. As the primary point of contact when issues arise in the bagger room, you will troubleshoot operational challenges, assist with equipment changeovers, and step in to cover outages across shifts. This role is essential for driving packaging efficiency, maintaining safety and quality standards, and keeping our production lines running smoothly.

What Are We Looking For?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Proven Packaging/Manufacturing Experience: Hands-on experience operating or supporting high-speed bagging, packaging, or manufacturing machinery.
• Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to act as the first line of defense during equipment downtime or operational disruptions.
• Team Leadership & Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and step in for team members across various operational needs and shift coverages.
• Commitment to Safety & Quality: Rigorous adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workplace safety protocols.

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

• Lead and Support the Bagger Team: Provide immediate operational leadership and hands-on assistance across the bagger room to maintain target throughput and shift goals.
• Act as Primary point of contact: Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving line stoppages, equipment faults, or process deviations in the bagger area.
• Execute Line Changeovers: Assist and coordinate efficient, safe packaging changeovers to minimize downtime between product runs.
• Provide Outage & Shift Coverage: Step in seamlessly to cover operator absences, planned outages, and peak relief windows to ensure continuous line operations.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.