Warehouse Worker

Job Description:

Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville, GA

Title: Sr. Warehouse Worker

Required Shift:

12 Hour Rotating Shift


A Shift


2-2-3 Rotating Shift

Job Purpose:

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for operating automated and/or manual manufacturing equipment used to produce sheeted gum following the established manufacturing procedures and prescribed formulas with exactness

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet time in role (12+ months)
• Must have approval from line manager to apply
• Must currently be in good standing
• High school diploma or GED
• 2 year of manufacturing experience
• 1 year Forklift experience

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:

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
• 1 year of SAP and/or JDA Experience

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• This position is responsible delivering gum or supplies to the packaging department.
• The Warehouse Worker provides machine operators and overwrap lines with materials such as gum, single stick paper, labels, hot and cold glue, etc.
• The incumbent must create transfer orders and confirm materials in JDA.
• The incumbent must materials in JDA and is responsible for resolving inventory discrepancies.
• The incumbent must conduct daily inventory of materials.
• The Warehouse Worker is responsible for transporting materials from one area to another by forklift.
• The incumbent carefully stacks gum onto carts to ensure that the operators are always supplied with gum in good condition so that the wrapping machines can produce optimally.
• The incumbent must be observant of gum quality to ensure contaminants do not enter the finished product.
• This position is responsible for moving full barrels of waste and replacing them with empties.
• The incumbent performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, washing gum trucks, cleaning conveyors and other various equipment, etc.
• The Warehouse worker must prepare materials for recycling and remove all damaged product from the area.
• The incumbent must work in a safe manner and must follow all safety procedures.
• The person in this position is responsible for properly following all QA, Food Safety and Legislative policies, systems and standards associated with gum handling.
• The incumbent is cross-trained to perform all support roles (previously referred to as Forklift Driver, Gum Supply, Utility and Material Supply) in the department.
• The incumbent is accountable for the department meeting all productivity, quality and safety requirements on a daily basis.

Allergies: if you have an allergy to soy lecithin, please let the recruiter know in your initial screen.

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 are 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.