Sanitation Senior Operator (3rd Shift)

Mars • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is hiring a Sanitation Senior Operator at its Columbus, Ohio site, which manufactures pet food. The role coordinates facility sanitation and the handling of waste streams, including managing contractors and outside service vendors involved with scrap, cleaning chemical usage, and overall facility sanitation. The position operates on third shift, on a 2.2.3 schedule from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., with 12-hour shifts.

The role also includes operating and maintaining the waste treatment facility; setting up, operating, and maintaining clean-in-place systems; supporting area cleaning, repairs, and preventive maintenance; monitoring and documenting operations; sanitizing and inspecting production equipment; and coordinating plant shutdown activities. The operator follows up on unplanned work orders, trains and mentors Maintenance Services associates, manages vendors, and identifies and implements improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Starting pay is $30.33 per hour, with a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. The position offers an annual bonus and merit increases. Benefits begin on the first day. No relocation package is included.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing sanitation or industrial sanitation-related role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email.
• Able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 10–50 pounds and pushing or pulling of 50–300 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, including 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• Proficiency in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or certification.
• Understanding of the clean-in-place (CIP) process.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience with sanitation equipment such as scrubbers and pressure washers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility sanitation and the handling of all waste streams, including work involving contractors and outside service vendors.
• Operate and maintain the waste treatment facility; perform equipment teardown and rebuilds, chemical titrations, troubleshooting, and inspections.
• Set up, operate, and maintain clean-in-place (CIP) systems and support area cleaning, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor operations to ensure specifications are met and documented.
• Disassemble, reassemble, sanitize, and inspect production equipment.
• Assist in planning and coordinating plant shutdown activities.
• Follow up on unplanned work orders.
• Train and mentor Maintenance Services associates.
• Manage interactions with outside vendors.
• Identify, propose, and implement improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Manage the waste treatment plant, schedule scrap and waste removal, and replenish cleaning chemical inventories.
• Respond to ad hoc requests.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and merit increases.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 18 weeks of parental leave.
• Learning and development support, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED