Mars Petcare- Finished Goods Operator- Columbus OH

• Pay: $26.87/hour and $2/hour shift premium

• This site manufactures Petfood: Pedigree Cesar Nutro Royal Canin Iams & Whiskas

Shift Schedule:

2ndShift: Monday- Friday 3pm-11:30pm (flexible pending business needs)

Job Purpose:

To fulfill and effectively execute responsibilities of a Finished Goods Operator in accordance with production and safety policies.

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Mechanically inclined

• Efficiently able to use computers and iPads (MS Office and email)

Physical Requirements:

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)

• Frequent bending stooping twisting handling and gripping.

• Ability to work at elevated heights climb stairs lean over equipment and operate in confined spaces.

• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods with shifts lasting 12 hours

• Capable of working in hot cold and wet conditions

• Proficient in understanding communicating reading and writing in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment

• 1 years hands on experience working on production machine/equipment.

What will be your key responsibilities

• Ensure a constant flow of finished goods from palletizer to warehouse shuttle trailers and direct shipments.

• Stage scan and pull product in the set aside and warehouse area four high.

• Assure paperwork is maintained for quality & inventory control

• Operate and maintain push/pull lift including the documenting of forklift checks

• Operate troubleshoot and correct faults on Pantin/Von Gals in order to maintain consistent product throughput.

• Maintain sanitation of equipment and area.

• Provide audits of packaging quality and supply packaging area.

• Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards (Effective Day 1):

• Starting Pay: $26.87/hour

• Shift Premium: $2/hour

• 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 will not be offered

What can you expect from Mars

• The opportunity to learn and develop taking charge of your own career across Mars.

• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package

• Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business.

• If you are passionatea great problem solver resilient and have a high drive for results then we want to hear from you!

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company where were 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 including company bonus.