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

Finished Goods Operator

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

Job Description:

Mars Petcare manufacturing plant in Columbus, OH is looking for a Finished Goods Operator!

What is the required shift?

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

Job Purpose:

To fulfill and effectively execute responsibilities of a Finished Goods Operator in accordance with production and safety policies.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Efficiently able to use computers and iPads (MS Office and email)

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 certifications
  • Forklift experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment
  • 1+ years hands on experience working on production machine/equipment.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Ensure a constant flow of finished goods from palletizer to warehouse, shuttle trailers, and direct shipments.
  • Stage, scan and pull product in the set aside and warehouse area four high.
  • Assure paperwork is maintained for quality & inventory control
  • Operate and maintain push/pull lift, including the documenting of forklift checks
  • Operate, troubleshoot and correct faults on Pantin/Von Gals, in order to maintain consistent product throughput.
  • Maintain sanitation of equipment and area.
  • Provide audits of packaging quality and supply packaging area.
  • Any ad hoc requests.

Total Rewards

  • Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $26.07+/hour
  • Shift Differential: $1.50hour
  • 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 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

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Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

57:43

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