Meat Prep Operator

Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH

Meat Prep Operator

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?

2-2-3 Day Shift: 7am- 7:30pm (White Shift)

Every other weekend off

*Will discuss further in screening process

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

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

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

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.

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