Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Machine Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChattanooga, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least 1 year of manufacturing or machine operation experience is required.
Basic math and personal computer skills are required.
Basic digital technology skills, including using tablets and human-machine interface touch screens, are required.
The ability to understand, read, write, and communicate in basic work-related English is required.
Basic literacy skills, including preparing and completing production and quality assurance documents, are required.
A high level of physical dexterity is required.
The role requires frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing of 1–50 pounds; frequent handling and reaching for various products; frequent fine finger movements; and frequent standing.

Responsibilities

Achieve the highest safety, quality, and efficiency standards throughout the assigned department.
Identify, escalate, and address deviations from standards or plans.
Ensure achievement of all Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
Ensure cleaning standards are upheld and fulfilled.
Actively participate in operational processes that support continuous improvement of business performance.
Operate and change over specified machinery in the assigned area.
Perform changeovers as needed, general housekeeping, and required deep cleaning in the area.
Maintain supplies for the designated work area.
Complete all documented checks properly.
Perform all cleaning, inspection, and lubrication tasks.
Train or perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed.
Support efficient production of quality products in the required quantities while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.

Desired Qualifications

At least 2 years of manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred.
High-speed machine operation experience is preferred.
Certification in material handling equipment is preferred.
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.

Job Description:

Job Posting Title: Machine Operator- 12 Hour Night Shift

Mars Wrigley – TNN Site

Chattanooga, TN

Machine Operator

12 Hour Night Shift (following a 2-2-3 shift rotation)

8 hour 2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm

*Additional shift rotation details will be provided in the interview process.*

Operators are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. Operators must ensure safety, production quality, efficiency, operational conformance, product and continuous improvement. Functions as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. Operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area. Operators must have the skill set to train and/or perform the tasks of other Associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Action Orientation, Communication, Interpersonal and Team Building skills to support site objectives.

Functions include but are not limited to operation of equipment in assigned area, perform changeovers as needed, perform general housekeeping activities in area and area deep cleanings as required, maintain supplies for designated work area, properly complete all documented checks, and perform all cleaning/inspection/lubrication tasks (CIL'S). All tasks are to be performed while adhering to and encouraging the Five Principles of Mars.

Specialized Knowledge Required For Performance of Job:

Minimum requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year of manufacturing/machine operation experience

Basic math and PC skills

Basic digital technology skills (use of tablet, HMI touch screens, etc.)

Must be able to understand, read, write, and communicate in basic work-related English

Basic literacy skills including the preparation and completion of production and QA documents

High level of physical dexterity

Preferred requirements:

2+ years of manufacturing/machine operation experience

High speed machine operation experience

Certification in Material Handling Equipment

Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent

Essential Functions/Physical requirements:

- frequent lifting/carrying/pushing (1-50 lbs.)

- frequent handling/reaching of various products

- frequent fine finger movements

- frequent standing

What will be your key responsibilities?

Achieve the highest level of Safety, Quality and Efficiency standards throughout assigned department
Identify, escalate and address any deviation from standard or plan
Be responsible for the achievement of all Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
Ensure cleaning standards are upheld and fulfilled
Actively participate in operational processes that support continuous improvement of our business performance

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $27B
Headquarters: McLean, VA
Founded: 1911

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