Meat Prep Operator (3rd Shift)

Mars Petcare- Meat Prep Operator- 3rd Shift- Columbus, OH * Pay: $26.87/hour and $1.50 Shift Premium * This site manufactures petfood: Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Iams & Whiskas Shift Schedule: Shift: 3rd Shift Schedule: 12 hour shift; 2-2-3 pattern Hours: 7:00pm-7:30am (Flexible pending business needs) Description of Role: The Meat Prep Operator is responsible for supplying frozen meat to the factory using a forklift, ensuring timely delivery in accordance with production requirements and safety protocols.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirement: * High School diploma or GED * Mechanical aptitude * Proficient in computer software's including MS Office and Outlook Physical Requirements: * 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.

Preferred Qualifications: * Forklift experience * 1+ years of manufacturing experience * RF Scanner/Blue Yonder/JDA experience What will be my Responsibilities?

* Operate and change equipment including the Haarslev, meat screws, grinders, grinder plates and bunkers.

* Operate and drive forklifts to transfer meat * Process meat according to recipe requirements * Assist with system start-up and shutdown activities.

* Perform cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) tasks and document any abnormalities while complying with quality and food safety standards * Complete additional tasks and ad hoc requests assigned.

Total Rewards * Starting Pay: $26.87/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 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.

A strong focus on 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.