Packaging Operator

Mars Incorporated; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus and Merit Increases

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Albany, GA is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate filling lines and packaging machinery, perform changeovers, and support training. The role requires lifting, reading and following safety procedures, and contributing to quality checks.

Benefits include competitive pay, potential for schedule rotation, and opportunities for advancement within the manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs activities and tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
• Takes corrective actions to root cause level when issues arise.
• Assess equipment reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Perform and/or assist Maintenance with equipment preventative maintenance (PM).
• Perform quality control tasks such as metal checks, date code inspections, and logkeeping.
• Maintain accurate records of quality checks and logs.
• Support ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

1 year manufacturing experience

Packaging machines experience

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

Company: Mars Wrigley- Albany, GA Title: Packaging Operator T his 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.