Meat Prep Operator (3rd Shift)
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Meat Prep Operator- Columbus, OH
- Pay: $26.87/hour + $1.50 Shift Premium
- This site manufactures petfood: Pedigree, Cesar, Nutro, Iams & Whiskas
Shift Schedule:
Shift: 3rd (Nights)
Schedule: 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, GED or equivalent education
- 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:
- Technical degree or certification
- 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
- Relocation will not be offered
