Meat Prep Operator chez Mars

Mars Petcare at Columbus, OH is looking for a Meat Prep Operator

Pay: $26.07/hour + $1.50 Shift Premium

Required Shift:

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

(Flexible pending business needs)

Job Purpose:

The Meat Prep Operator 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
• Computer / IPad literate

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
• RF Scanner/Blue Yonder/JDA experience

What will be my Responsibilities?

• Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product.
• This area consists of the Haarslev, meat screws, grinders, and bunkers.
• Changing the grinder blades/hole plates, as necessary.
• Process meat based on the recipe needs using the order screen for normal production and changeovers.
• Operate and drive forklifts to transfer meat.
• Assist in system start-up and shutdown activities
• Effectively communicate with peers, lead, area coordinator, and manager.
• Preform CIL’s and document abnormalities
• Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards (Effective Day 1):

• Pay starting at $26.07/HR +

• Shift Premium: $1.50/HR

• OT potential

• Annual bonus pay out

• Yearly pay increases

• Medical, Vision & Dental

• Up to 6% 401K match

• Vacation time

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short/Long Term disability

• 18 weeks Parental Leave

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.