Mars Petcare Operator ; 3rd Shift

Hiring Event

There will be a hiring event on Wednesday, July 1st (8:30-4 pm) to conduct interviews for these positions.

Mars Petcare Operator 2 (3rd Shift) – Columbus, OH

• Pay: $24.10/hour
• Shift Premium: $1.50
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

• Manufactures Petfood:
  Pedigree, Iams, Nutro, Cesar, and Whiskas

Current shift schedule (first 60–120 days):

• Schedule 1:
  Monday-Friday, 11 pm – 7:30 am
• Schedule 2: 2.2.3 Rotation, 7 pm – 7 am

Operator-2 is responsible for efficient production of quality products. Operates and changeover specified machinery, ensures efficiency and safety, operational conformance, product quality, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain production line operations by preparing, operating, and troubleshooting equipment for setup, adjustments, and changeovers.
• Solves production process problems and reports production and quality data.
• Follow policies and procedures (equipment, raw and in-process materials, finished goods).
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Safely transport materials and finished goods between production and storage areas.
• Accomplish organization/team goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks assigned by Manager or Team lead.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Proficient in computer software, including MS Office and email.

• Perform essential functions 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 during 12-hour shifts.
• Capable of working in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment.

• Technical degree or certification(s).
• Mechanically inclined.
• Experience operating or troubleshooting high-speed equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Continuous Improvement / Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Application >
Resume Review >
Recruiter Phone Screen >
Situational Judgement Assessment (online) >
Interview at hiring event >
Offer Decision.

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, we want to hear from you.