About this role
Job Description:
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: 2nd Shift: 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 passionate, a 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 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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.