About this role

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.

Packaging Operator