Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH

Flex Processing Machine Operator

Pay: $30.09/HR + $1.50/HR Shift Premium

Required Shift:

3rd Shift: Monday- Friday 11pm-730am

Flexible to weekends pending business needs$1.50/HR shift premium

Job Purpose:

The Flex Processing Operator is responsible for producing and monitoring production efficiently and safely using loaders, unloaders, fillers and waterbath equipment.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED1+ year of manufacturing experienceMechanical training or background

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stoopingAbility to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipmentAbility to stand and / or work on feet for extended periodsAbility to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environmentAbility to read, write and understand EnglishAble to handle hot and cold temperature environments  

Preferred Qualifications: 

Technical degree or certificationPrevious experience in filling2+ years of manufacturing experience

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, and pieces of manufacturing equipment including loaders, unloaders, fillers and waterbathsMonitor activities on production lines: optimization, downtime, escalations, quality checks, waste reporting, maintenance, quality assurance, change overs, etc.Run extruders in line with global standards, safety standards & monitoring regimesAny ad hoc requests of the leadership team or site

Total Rewards (Effective Day 1):

Pay starting at $30.09/HRShift Premium: $1.50/HROT potential Annual bonus pay outYearly pay increases Medical, Vision & DentalUp to 6% 401K match Vacation time Tuition reimbursementShort/Long Term disability18 weeks Parental Leave

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 packageChance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business.If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!