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Mars UK • USA-Ohio-Columbus | United States of America

Cannery Packaging Operator

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  From $26 per hour
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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH is looking for a Cannery Packaging Operator in our manufacturing plant! *Pay and benefit details below*

Required Shift:

3rd: Monday- Friday 11pm-7:30am

Job Purpose:
The Packaging Operator will be a multi-skilled packing associate who is responsible for achieving maximum efficiency of our packing lines whilst ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are maintained.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Strong interest in learning and developing in a manufacturing environment

  • Able to efficiently use computer systems including MS office and email

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.).

  • Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.

  • Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.

  • Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).

  • 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

  • Ability to read, write and understand English

Preferred Requirements:

  • Technical degree or certifications

  • 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing role

  • Packaging equipment experience

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

  • Maintain excellent packaging line efficiency with the set plan and escalate any deviations

  • Ensure safe and correct operation of packing lines equipment and plant

  • Responsible for the achievement of packaging score

  • Ensure cleaning regimes are upheld and fulfilled to the highest standard

  • Actively participate in Operational processes that support the improvement of our business performance

  • Any ad hoc requests

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: $26.07 + /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?

  • 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.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

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