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Meat Prep Operator (1st Shift)

Company:
Mars
Location:
Columbus, OH
Posted:
July 03, 2025
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Description:

Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH

Meat Prep Operator

Pay: Starting at $26.07/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?

Monday- Friday: 7am- 3:30pm

(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

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?

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:

Pay starting $26.07/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

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 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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