Team Member/Machine Operator - 8 Hour Rotation Shift

Mars; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental - Starts day

Up to 6% 401K match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long Term Disability

Onsite gym

24-hour food market

Job summary

Mars Wrigley is hiring a Full-Time Team Member at our climate-controlled Waco, TX location. Team Members are system experts in their area and contribute to efficient production of our products.

You will operate and change over machinery in a team environment, with strong communication and problem-solving to support site objectives. This role requires 18+, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Must be willing and able to work varying/rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to troubleshoot & resolve issues.
• Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language.
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
• Good listening and organizing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems.
• Successful completion of a substance screening and background check
• At least 1 year working in a manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
• Operates equipment 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.
• High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard QC & other quality related duties.
• Maintains accurate records of quality checks (QC, production numbers or waste performance
• Keeps detailed logbooks: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Listening skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

MS Office

SAP

Warehouse management system

Email

Job description

Shift Details

8 Hour Rotation Shift - This schedule is a 4 week rotation where you will work 3 different shifts within 4 weeks. The 3 different shifts you will rotate are Midnights 11pm - 7:30am, Afternoons 3pm - 11:30pm, and Days 7am - 3:30pm.

Job Description

Position: Full-Time Team Member

Mars Wrigley is looking to hire a Team Member at our climate-controlled Waco, TX location!

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the Mars tools and training to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and, most importantly, on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

Team Members are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. They function as a member of a manufacturing area team, which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. The Team Members must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal, and team-building skills to support site objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within a manufacturing line or area.
• Operates equipment 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.
• High degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard QC & other quality related duties.
• Maintain accurate records of quality checks (QC, production numbers or waste performance
• Keeps detailed logbooks: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter

Minimum Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Must be willing and able to work varying/rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to troubleshoot & resolve issues.
• Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instruction in the English language.
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
• Good listening and organizing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems.
• Successful completion of a substance screening and background check
• At least 1 year working in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Requirements

• 1+ years work experience within manufacturing or a technical and/or trade discipline
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting operating a variety of machines
• Knowledge of inventory control principles
• Possess valid drivers license
• Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software including MS Office and email.
• Experience with SAP or other warehouse management systems
• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems and time keeping systems.
• Understand production schedules, production computer systems, and work instructions.
• Ability to follow escalation protocol.

Compensation

• Pay based on experience.
• Shift differential of $1.00
• OT potential
• Annual bonus pay out
• Annual merit increases

Total Rewards

• Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
• Up to 6% 401K match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Onsite gym
• 24-hour food market

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package