<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Mars Petcare- Columbus, OH</p> <p>Flex Processing Machine Operator</p> <p>Pay: $30.09/HR + $1.50/HR Shift Premium</p> <p>Required Shift:</p> <p>3rd Shift: Monday- Friday 11pm-730am</p> <ul> <li>Flexible to weekends pending business needs </li><li>$1.50/HR shift premium </li></ul> <p>Job Purpose:</p> <p>The Flex Processing Operator is responsible for producing and monitoring production efficiently and safely using loaders, unloaders, fillers and waterbath equipment.</p> <p>What are we looking for?</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED </li><li>1+ year of manufacturing experience </li><li>Mechanical training or background </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.). </li><li>Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping </li><li>Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment </li><li>Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods </li><li>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 </li><li>Ability to read, write and understand English </li><li>Able to handle hot and cold temperature environments </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Technical degree or certification </li><li>Previous experience in filling </li><li>2+ years of manufacturing experience </li></ul> <p>What will be your Key Responsibilities?</p> <ul> <li>Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, and pieces of manufacturing equipment including loaders, unloaders, fillers and waterbaths </li><li>Monitor activities on production lines: optimization, downtime, escalations, quality checks, waste reporting, maintenance, quality assurance, change overs, etc. </li><li>Run extruders in line with global standards, safety standards & monitoring regimes </li><li>Any ad hoc requests of the leadership team or site </li></ul> <p>Total Rewards (Effective Day 1):</p> <ul> <li>Pay starting at $30.09/HR </li><li>Shift Premium: $1.50/HR </li><li>OT potential </li><li>Annual bonus pay out </li><li>Yearly pay increases </li><li>Medical, Vision & Dental </li><li>Up to 6% 401K match </li><li>Vacation time </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Short/Long Term disability </li><li>18 weeks Parental Leave </li></ul> <p>What can you expect from Mars?</p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars. </li><li>An industry competitive salary and great benefits package </li><li>Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business. </li><li>If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you! </li></ul>