Flex Processing Machine Operator

Job Description:

Mars Petcare
- Flex Processing Machine Operator
- Columbus, OH

• Pay Rate: $30.33/HR + $1.50 shift premium
• This site manufactures petfood
  :
  Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Iams, Whiskas and Sheba.

3rd

Shift: Monday
- Friday 11pm-730am

Efficiently and safely produce and monitor production on Line 8, utilizing loaders, unloaders, fillers, and waterbath equipment

• High school diploma & GED
• 1+ year manufacturing experience
• Mechanical training or relevant background

• Technical degree or certification
• 2+ years manufacturing experience

• 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.

• Accountable for the performance of multiple machines and processes, including loaders, unloaders, fillers, and water baths.
• Monitor production line activities, including optimization, downtime tracking, escalation management, quality checks, waste reporting, maintenance, quality assurance, and changeovers.
• Operate extruders in compliance with global standards, safety protocols, and monitoring requirements.
• Fulfill ad hoc requests from the leadership team or site management.

• Starting Pay: $30.33/hour
• Shift Differential: $1.50/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

• 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!