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.