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

Sanitation Technician

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $22 per hour
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Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Petcare- Sanitation Technician - Columbus, OH

  • Pay: $22.20/hour
  • This site manufactures Petfood

Shift Schedule

Shift: 1st Shift (days)

Schedule: Monday- Thursday

Hours: 5am-3:30pm

Additional: Some weekends and every other Sunday night required

Description of Role:

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for all sanitation activities in accordance with Q&FS standards, QMP procedures, and site master sanitation schedule requirements. This role ensures the effective use of chemicals, cleaning processes, and sanitation equipment.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
  • Previous experience in a sanitation related role
  • Proficiency in software systems including MS Office and e-mail

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
  • 2+ years in a sanitation related role

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Perform routine and non-routine cleaning of specific pieces of equipment, buildings, and site.
  • Maintain accurate records of PMs, other sanitation activities, and scrap destruction
  • Complete all documentation in an accurate/quality matter
  • Complete required safety, quality, and food safety training
  • Adhere to all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s)
  • Additional duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Supervisor

Total Rewards (Effective Day 1):

  • Pay Range: $22.20/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
  • This position does not offer a relocation package

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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
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):

57:43

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