Cannery Packaging Operator

Mars•Columbus, OH

1d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH is looking for a Cannery Packaging Operator in our manufacturing plant! Pay and benefit details below Required Shift: 3rd: Monday- Friday 11pm-7:30am Job Purpose: The Packaging Operator will be a multi-skilled packing associate who is responsible for achieving maximum efficiency of our packing lines whilst ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are maintained. What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Strong interest in learning and developing in a manufacturing environment Able to efficiently use computer systems including MS office and email Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.). Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping. Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment. Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift). Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment Ability to read, write and understand English Preferred Requirements: Technical degree or certifications 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing role Packaging equipment experience What will be your Key Responsibilities? Maintain excellent packaging line efficiency with the set plan and escalate any deviations Ensure safe and correct operation of packing lines equipment and plant Responsible for the achievement of packaging score Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld and fulfilled to the highest standard Actively participate in Operational processes that support the improvement of our business performance Any ad hoc requests Total Rewards Starting Pay: $26.07 + /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 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. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Strong interest in learning and developing in a manufacturing environment
Able to efficiently use computer systems including MS office and email
Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)
Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping
Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment
Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift)
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment
Ability to read, write and understand English

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certifications
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing role
Packaging equipment experience

Responsibilities

Maintain excellent packaging line efficiency with the set plan and escalate any deviations
Ensure safe and correct operation of packing lines equipment and plant
Responsible for the achievement of packaging score
Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld and fulfilled to the highest standard
Actively participate in Operational processes that support the improvement of our business performance
Any ad hoc requests