Flex Processing Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

Mars Petcare- Flex Processing Machine Operator- Columbus, OH

• Pay Rate: $30.33/HR + $1.50 shift premium

• This site manufactures petfood: Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Iams, Whiskas and Sheba.

Required Shift:

3rd Shift: Monday- Friday 11pm-730am

Description of Role:

Efficiently and safely produce and monitor production on Line 8, utilizing loaders, unloaders, fillers, and waterbath equipment

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education

• 1+ year manufacturing experience

• Mechanical training or relevant background

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Technical degree or certification

• 2+ years manufacturing experience

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.

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Accountable for the performance of multiple machines and processes, including loaders, unloaders, fillers, and waterbaths.

• Monitor production line activities, including optimization, downtime tracking, escalation management, quality checks, waste reporting, maintenance, quality assurance, and changeovers.

• Operate extruders in compliance with global standards, safety protocols, and monitoring requirements.

• Fulfill ad hoc requests from the leadership team or site management.

Total Rewards 

• Starting Pay: $30.33/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?

• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars.

• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package

• Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business.

• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!