Meat Prep Operator (3rd Shift) (Finance)
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH
Meat Prep Operator (3rd Shift)
Pay: Starting at $26/HR
*Additional pay and benefit information below
What do we Manufacture?
- Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Royal Canin, Iams, Whiskas, Sheba pet food and Greenies and temptations treats.
What is the Required Shift?
3rd Shift: Monday- Friday 11pm- 7:30am
Job Purpose:
The Meat Prep Operator (Night Shift) is responsible for supplying frozen meat to the factory via forklift in a timely manner while following safety protocols and production needs.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirement:
- High School diploma or GED
- Mechanical aptitude
Physical Requirements :
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).
- Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot, cold, wet, dust, dirt and chemicals.
- Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping
- Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods
- Ability to read, write and understand English
Preferred Qualifications :
- Forklift experience
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience
- Computer / IPad literate
- RF Scanner/Blue Yonder/JDA experience
What will be my Responsibilities?
- Responsible for keeping the area operating. This area consists of the Haarslev, meat screws, grinders and bunkers.
- Change the grinder blades/hole plates as necessary.
- Follow safety/LOTO procedures
- Process meat based on the recipe needs using the order screen.
- Operate and drive forklifts used to transfer meat (will train)
- Assist in system start-ups.
- Train associates new to the area on how to navigate blue yonder
- Assist product changeovers on a primary piece of equipment.
- Effectively communicate with the team to prevent downtime and quality issues.
- Assist in operating equipment for breaks and lunches or as needed.
- Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.
- Document quality attributes and provides production data for shift reports on a computer or IPad.
- This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.
Total Rewards:
- Pay starting $26/HR
- Shift Premium: $1.50/HR
- OT potential
- Annual bonus pay out
- Yearly pay increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks Parental Leave
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
