Production Operator

Job Location: ​Augusta​

Augusta, GA

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Machine operators role is to set up, operate and maintain machinery. The role is responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.

Main Responsibilities:

• Must be able to qualify on all 5 positions in Packaging as appropriate which may include the Tray Loader, Wrapper, the Robot, case erector, and the case sealer. This also includes set-up, changeovers, and sanitation of the 5 areas.
• Must be able to changeover and set up the tray loader and the tray denester to each SKU in a timely manner.
• Must be able to proficiently maintain the operation of the wrapper including changing rolls of film, stopping and starting the wrapper, and performing minor adjustments.
• Robot responsibilities also include operation of the case sealer and case erector.
• Will be rotated through all these position at the discretion of the manager and the needs of the business.
• Check code dates, seals, weights & metal detectors. Understand and follow HACCP/GMP
• Be able to make adjustments to the equipment as needed in a timely manner.
• Understand and follow the Operation Procedures to achieve success
• Be able to do re-wraps in a timely manner
• Move equipment and able to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Work in a clean and orderly manner at all times

Who we are looking for:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Effective communication, include speaking, writing, active listening and taking instruction
• Good leadership and training skills
• Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent mechanical skills, including comfort with using tools to make simple repairs
• Great time management
• Keen attention to detail to identify maintenance, product or operations issues
• Ability to stand, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.